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- ABC News Vincent van Gogh is one of the world's most famous and beloved artists. As a post-impressionist painter, he is best known for his vibrant use of color, striking brushstrokes, and the emotional impact of his work. As a result, Van Gogh's art has been the subject of numerous books, films, and articles over the years. Here you can find the latest news, articles, and videos about Van Gogh and his art.
The descendants of a German Jewish banker who contend that he was forced to sell off his art collection in the mid-1930s to avoid being harassed by Nazis are suing a Japanese insurance company that owns a van Gogh he offloaded as the Third Reich ascended to power. Julius H. Schoeps, Britt-Marie Enhoerning, and Florence Von Kesselstatt, the legal heirs of Paul von Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, on December 13 filed suit in an Illinois district court against Sompo Holdings, seeking the return of Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 Sunflowers or $750 million in punitive damages.Following the 1934 sale of the painting
Before the onset of Nazism, Paul Mendelssohn-Bartholdy seemed to have it all. Now, his descendants want some of his wealth back in the form of a Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers painting.
After German Jewish banker Paul Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's masterpieces were sold, Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers (1889) ended up in Japanese hands on a remarkable journey fraught with complications.
Hedwig Stern and her husband Fritz fled Nazi rule in their home city of Munich, without her beloved art collection, which included Olive Trees by Vincent van Gogh. Now, her descendants are fighting for what they allege is its rightful return.
Thumbing through our closets and curating our everyday attire can say a lot about who we are. As art educators, we may dress in a particular style to reflect the artwork we are currently teaching about. Or, we may just wear our favorite Vincent van Gogh-inspired t-shirt every casual Friday to inspire our students. Because […]