Super interesting article about digital restoration of van Goghs paintings returning the hues of non lightfast and long faded pigments. The journal has more articles on the use of pigments by van Gogh, who wrote about them extensively to his brother.

https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/art-&-artifacts/vanishing-violet-van-Goghs-Irises/102/web/2024/12

#digitalrestoration #art #pigments #arthistory #vangogh #lightfastness

The vanishing violet in van Gogh’s Irises

X-ray fluorescence studies help scientists and conservators re-create the original hues in this famous painting

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