A Lovely Impressionist Painting
Before commenting on this beautiful, vivid, and joyful Impressionist painting, I would first like to express my sincere thanks to its owner. In a truly constructive spirit — rare enough to be emphasized — […]
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The Van Gogh Academy is a beautiful and growing adventure, built around a simple mission:
to acquire, manage, and study […]
At the Heart of the Van Gogh Academy: Michel Rayrole
Michel Rayrole
The idea of founding the Van Gogh Academy was born in early 2024, when I was searching for the best way to revive and sustain the magnificent Musée de l’Absinthe, […]
De Profundis : A Truly Fake Van Gogh
The back of the painting
Since we implemented a strict policy regarding requests for authentication, attribution, or expert opinion, their number has significantly declined. I can’t say I miss them—though there’s always […]
Fake Van Gogh or Genuine Copy? The Strange Case of a Copy of Eugene Boch’s Portrait
The copy
The original
For the past twenty years, I have received authentication requests almost every week. Sometimes two, sometimes five, sometimes none. But on average, I would say around a hundred per […]
A Glimpse into Van Gogh’s Paris: Our New 1887 Map Acquisition
We are delighted to announce that The Van Gogh Academy has just acquired a rare 1887 map of Paris, published by Lanée Éditeur. This impressive cartographic piece is particularly meaningful because it captures the city’s […]
