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Monday, October 10, 2011

Arles Blue

7"x14" Oil on Wrapped Canvas
Palette Knife Painting

Arles, France is an ancient town established by the Greeks in 6th Century BC.  It's on the Rhone River which has made it an important port throughout it's history.  It was here where Vincent Van Gogh produced over 200 of his paintings during a 15 month period.  None of his paintings sold.  It was also in Arles where he lived in the famous yellow house (destroyed in World War II) and also where he cut off his ear.
This painting is from a photo I took on the streets of Arles.  Many spots where Vincent painted are marked throughout the city.  Arles has many other interesting attractions and is a great place to visit.
Thank you for taking a look at my palette knife paintings.
-Sarah

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