Silvia A. Centeno, Research Scientist, Department of Scientific Research, The Met
Charlotte Hale, Walter Burke Conservator, Paintings Conservation, The Met
Gain a deeper understanding of Van Gogh’s artistic process through new discoveries from recent technical studies of Wheat Field with Cypresses and Cypresses in The Met collection. Hear from Museum experts about how these examinations have enriched our understanding of Van Gogh’s materials and process and shed light on his artistic vision.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Van Gogh’s Cypresses.
Van Gogh’s Materials and Process
Gain a deeper understanding of Van Gogh’s artistic process through new discoveries from recent technical studies of Wheat Field with Cypresses and Cypresses in The Met collection. Hear from Museum experts about how these examinations have enriched our understanding of Van Gogh’s materials and process and shed light on his artistic vision.
Silvia A. Centeno and Charlotte Hale
48 min. watch
Contributors
Silvia A. Centeno
Research Scientist, Department of Scientific ResearchCharlotte Hale
Conservator, Department of Paintings Conservation
Research Scientist, Department of Scientific ResearchCharlotte Hale
Conservator, Department of Paintings Conservation
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