Van Gogh Museum Staff Reveal Their Favorite Artworks
Established in 1973, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam boasts the most extensive collection of Vincent van Gogh's artwork, featuring 200 pieces. Staff members shared their personal favorites, including John Russell's 1886 portrait of Van Gogh, renowned for its realistic portrayal; "The Harvest" (1888), selected by Press Officer Mick for its serene vibe; and Marije's choice of "Pollard Willow" (1882). Fleur highlighted Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge lithographs, while Karlijn picked Gauguin's "Breton Girl Spinning" (1889), and Mohammed chose Caillebotte's "Plate of Peaches." Additional notable selections encompassed Bonnard's "Montmartre in the Rain," Pissarro's "Haymaking," Degas's "Reading After the Bath," and a letter from Van Gogh addressed to Albert Aurier.
Key facts
- Van Gogh Museum staff from various roles selected favorite artworks.
- John Russell's 1886 portrait of Van Gogh was chosen by Assistant Curator Juliette.
- Technical research revealed Russell originally wrote 'Vincent, Amitié' in red on the portrait.
- Press Officer Mick selected Van Gogh's 'The Harvest' (1888), which hung in Jo van Gogh-Bonger's living room.
- Head of Collection Marije chose 'Pollard Willow' (1882), an early watercolor by Van Gogh.
- Curator Fleur picked Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge lithographs.
- Registrar Karlijn selected Gauguin's 'Breton Girl Spinning' (1889), a 70-kilo wall fragment.
- Security Officer Mohammed chose Caillebotte's 'Plate of Peaches' (c. 1882).
Entities
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
- John Russell
- Paul Gauguin
- Édouard Manet
- Claude Monet
- Odilon Redon
- Georges Seurat
- Paul Signac
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Gustave Caillebotte
- Pierre Bonnard
- Camille Pissarro
- Edgar Degas
- Franz Kline
- Archibald Standish Hartrick
- Jo van Gogh-Bonger
- Albert Aurier
Institutions
- Van Gogh Museum
- DailyArt Magazine
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Paris
- France
- Arles
- Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Morocco
- Rue de Laval 35
- Éragny