Van Gogh Sunflowers shown side by side in London for first time in 65 years

By Mark Westall • 29 October 2013
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Two of Vincent van Gogh’s five paintings of a bouquet of sunflowers against a matching yellow backdrop will be shown side by side for the first time in 65 years at the U.K.’s National Gallery from January 25th -April 27th, 2014, thanks to a loan from Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. The National Gallery purchased its version of “Sunflowers” directly from the artist’s family in 1924. More Info over at The Telegraph

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