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Callalily

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9. Ahhhhh...my favorite artist.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:05 AM

May 18

I too visited the Van Gogh Museum. It was amazing to stand in front of the paintings that I only read about and seen in art books. I also visited Arles (separate trip) and saw where he lived and worked. Good memories.

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Diamond_Dog sent me a link to an 1889 van Gogh painting. [View all] George McGovern May 17 OP

Beautiful! SheltieLover May 17 #1

Yw SL! Ty! George McGovern May 18 #3

One of my favorite lifetime experiences was visiting the Van Gogh museum... 3catwoman3 May 17 #2

I can only imagine. Thank You 3catwoman3. George McGovern May 18 #4

I stood in front of his last painting (wheat field with crows) and I swear Teacher of the Year May 18 #7

Oh wow. That must have been some experience. I would absolutely love to see his paintings for real. Diamond_Dog May 18 #12

Aww...looks like your irises! Diamond Dog has an eye for detail 🤗 Deuxcents May 18 #5

She surely does Deuxcents! Thank You! George McGovern May 18 #10

An incredible piece every time I see it. Thanks for sharing KPN May 18 #6

You're welcome KPN! His are spectacular because he painted them so brilliantly. Thank You! George McGovern May 18 #11

A deeper dive Tasmanian Devil May 18 #8

Thank You Tasmanian Devil for taking us on this deeper dive. Understanding van Gogh. George McGovern May 18 #14

Ahhhhh...my favorite artist. Callalily May 18 #9

I would absolutely love to have seen all that! Diamond_Dog May 18 #13

Good memories indeed Callalily! To see such marvelous Art up close, WoW. Thank You! George McGovern May 18 #15