New technology creates unique view of famous Van Gogh painting

In 1889, Vincent Van Gogh checked himself into a psychiatric hospital in southern France. While there, he completed some of his most notable works, including “Irises.” The masterpiece has been studied by artists and historians for more than a century, and now, researchers are using the latest technology to take a look at the painting in a brand new way.

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[WorldTechnologyInsight]

This is a fantastic way to appreciate the intricacies of Van Gogh’s techniques. Technology and art make a perfect combination.

[hjordistorfa]

Thank you for sharing this.. I love this painting it's so vibrent and beautiful.. intressting to see what the original color is/was.. I've had blue Iris in my garden and they are lovely as well.. Enjoy life everyone 💞😊👍💞

[Someone_wrf]

That man was art in human form, he was. God rest his poor, tortured soul🙏

[journalistedisoncarter]

His simple name "Vincent" was and is perhaps the most beautiful, humble, and masterful part of his paintings because it was much the same as Christ's last words...."It is finished."

No finer last words.

But of course, those weren't his last words at all. Evidence of perfect beauty.

[-davidolivares]

Seemed like only a slight shift in color. Available paints, different daylight on different days, actual choices of the artist, all must be taken into consideration also. Especially if he was emotionally healing.

[Bookmarkerer]

Grand Slam segment, congratulations to all involved.

[funwithFred]

Did I miss what the Blue and/or Violet color was? I've watched twice. Love Van Gogh, and love the Getty.

[amybean]

Fascinating-thank you for this wonderful story. So interesting!

[seatopiascuba]

Support your local artists and galleries! I’m emotional thinking about holding such a masterpiece!

[michaelrg]

Damn, there start my water works again! Vincent, you move me every time.

[chrisgreek]

Wow! If not for this video, I would have gone to my grave swearing that Van Gogh painted blue irises!

[CrystalBallASMR]

I heard that his painting the bedroom had the same fugitive issue. The walls were actually lavender not blue. The red faded

[kevinstoner]

There is definitely more than one Subaru in the employee parking lot of this place

[charlotteillustration]

Lots of chat about the painting, but no one said what actually caused the change in colour over the decades.

[teresaoconnell]

The side by side comparison is at 4:59.

[isobelsmith]

First time I've heard a Van Gogh described as "quaint"!?!

[georgedobler]

Quaint? The reporter doesn’t know the meaning of this word.

[creative_mindsrus]

Colors were naturally made from flowers. Red is the most expensive colors

[paul]

Star knight, love vincent, sweet sleep

[milanv-syyq]

they are NOT using gloves when handling the painting?!?!?