Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Alamy Stock Photo

Poll: Have you ever seen a Van Gogh painting in person?

A Scottish Gallery has discovered a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh that was hidden behind another painting.

A SCOTTISH GALLERY has discovered a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh that was hidden behind another painting.

The portrait, completed while his left ear was still intact, was found of the back of the canvas of another work covered by layers of glue and cardboard. 

The famous artist’s paintings are on display around the world in major galleries like New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Paris’ Musée D’Orsay, and Amsterdam’s dedicated Van Gogh Museum.

One of his paintings is even held by the National Gallery in Dublin – Rooftops in Paris, 1886.

So today, we’re asking you: Have you ever seen a Van Gogh painting in person?


Poll Results:

Yes, a few of them (4912)
No, but I'd like to (2102)
Yes, one (1086)
No, I'm not interested (883)
I don't know (234)

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
25 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds