Vincent van Gogh painting on display in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A work by one of the world's most celebrated Post Impressionist painters will be on display in Youngstown beginning this week.
The Butler Institute of American Art will unveil an early work by Vincent van Gogh titled, “In the Dunes” on Thursday.
The landscape painted by van Gogh in 1883 is on indefinite loan to the Butler from a private Ohio collection.
Unsuccessful in gaining recognition in his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh has become one of the most well-known artists in the world, and his paintings have become prized by museums and galleries around the globe.
“Although Vincent van Gogh lived more than a century ago, his work continues to influence the world's artists' views of beauty, as well as their style of painting,”according to Butler Director Dr. Louis Zona.
According to the website of the world-renowned auction house Christie's, “In the Dunes” sold in 2014 for $1,805,000.
The Butler Institute of American Art is located at 524 Wick Avenue in Youngstown.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday noon to 4 pm. Closed Monday and major holidays.
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