A red painted box with balls of wool inside. I wondered what the box was used for. Vincent Van Gogh used the balls of wool to consider possible colour combinations.
Synthetic dyes were discovered in the 1860’s, influencing both fashion and the colours on the palettes of artists.
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Isn’t that a marvellous idea?
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Given how textured his brush strokes were it’s probably about as close a parallel that he could find.
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I struggle with colour myself. Perhaps this is a ‘way in’ for me.
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Worth a try.
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Reminds me of my days designing textiles…what a wonderful parallel! (K)
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Just like Van Gogh–as I understand him–to find a simple, inexpensive, low-tech way to choose his color combos! What an interesting post.
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Thanks Carol. I realise that I have some other things that I can share from that visit. There didn’t seem to be enough time then, but there is plenty now.
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I hope you will!
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It’s so touching to see the actual box and its contents. A humble set of objects and so full of meaning. Bet they’d have lots of stories to tell.
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I am sure you could tell some of those stories!
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That’s so interesting, thank you
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Interesting! I do love Van Gogh and I’m going to look for a painted box and do the same.
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That’s a great idea. I think my embroidery thread tin inspires me.
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[…] Van Gogh had his wool, I now have my felt. Great post Leonie! […]
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[…] PS if you are interested I have written previously about looking at Van Gogh’s work in these two posts: Up close to Van Gogh; and Van Gogh’s box of wool. […]
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