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3 Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is based on a design by De Stijl
architect Gerrit Rietveld (see pp208–9) and opened in 1973.
A new wing, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, was added in
1999. When Van Gogh died in 1890, he was on the verge of
being acclaimed. His younger brother Theo, an art dealer,
amassed a collection of 200 of his paintings and 500 Third floor
drawings. These, combined with around 850 letters
by Van Gogh to Theo, and selected works by his
friends and contemporaries, form the core of
the museum’s outstanding collection.

Stairs

. Vincent’s Bedroom in Arles (1888)
One of Van Gogh’s best-known works, this
was painted to celebrate his achievement
of domestic stability at the Yellow House Second floor
in Arles. He was so delighted with the (study collection)
colourful painting that he did it twice.

First floor

19th-century art

. Sunflowers (1889) Key to Floorplan
The vivid yellows and greens
in this version of Van Gogh’s Works by Van Gogh
Sunflowers have been enriched Study collection and Print room
by broad streaks of bright Other 19th-century paintings
mauve and red.
Temporary exhibitions
Museum Guide
Paintings from Van Gogh’s Dutch period and from his time in Paris Entrance =
and Provence are on the first floor. The study collection, occasional
exhibits of Van Gogh’s drawings and other temporary exhibitions Ground floor
are on the second floor. Works by other 19th-century artists are
on the third floor and the ground floor, where there is also a
bookshop and café. The new wing houses temporary exhibitions.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp396–7 and pp406–9

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