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Hundreds Queue as Van Gogh Painting Returns After 60 Years

Original: Hundreds queue as Van Gogh painting goes on display after 60 years. ’Châtaigniers en fleurs’, or ’Chestnut Trees in Blos

Hundreds of people are queuing to see 'Châtaigniers en fleurs' ('Chestnut Trees in Blossom'), a Van Gogh painting going on public display for the first time in 60 years. The work dates from the Dutch artist's final days and is regarded as one of the most important paintings of that period, drawing significant public and media attention to its rare exhibition.

Why now: A major Van Gogh work is being shown publicly after six decades, which is a rare art event.

Vincent van GoghChâtaigniers en fleurs

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• Hundreds queue as Van Gogh painting goes on display after 60 years. ’Châtaigniers en fleurs’, or ’Chestnut Trees in Blossom’, is one of the most important works from the Dutch artist's final days. https://www. independent.co.uk/arts-enterta… · globalmuseum@mastodon.online · 5

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