Colour of famous van Gogh masterpiece Sunflowers painting changing: Scientists
Q. Colour of which famous artist’s painting is changing over time due to mixture of pigments used in painting?- Published on 23 Oct 15a. Van Gogh
b. Rembrandt
c. Picasso
d. Monet
ANSWER: Van Gogh
Scientists have found that the colour of Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers is changing across time due to mixture of pigments used in the painting. The study also identified areas of the painting that should be monitored particularly closely for any changes. van Gogh (1853-1890) is known for his use of chrome/bright yellows, a class of compounds including lead, chromium and oxygen. Lighter shades had sulphur mixed in them. Three versions of the painting are currently on dupls. in London, Tokyo and Amsterdam museums.
