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11/10/2007

Two exhibitions

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Japanese illustrated books from the 17th - 20th century

The third in the series of guest exhibitions by the Rijksmuseum features Japanese illustrated books, and prints and photos relating to these books.

In Japan, artists such as Hokusai and Utamaro, have always been intensively involved in making book illustrations, an art form that they recognised as an artistic challenge and which they considered an ideal way of publishing their art.

Flowers, plants, animals, manners and customs
Besides landscapes and famous places, the presentation also offers illustrations of flowers, plants, animals, manners and customs, ceremonial events and erotic scenes. In addition the show includes spectacular design books for kimono fabrics and ceramics which often appear remarkably modern.

Recent acquisition
Many of the works on show are part of the collection recently purchased jointly by Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden and never previously exhibited.

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Anton Mauve and Vincent van Gogh: the master and his pupil

Van Gogh’s studio practice
The presentation in the showcase focuses on Van Gogh’s apprenticeship under Anton Mauve, an established painter of the Hague School and a cousin of Van Gogh by marriage.

During the three weeks that Van Gogh spent at Mauve’s studio in December 1881 he made his first paintings - until then he had concentrated on drawing.

Mauve’s influence
Mauve’s influence on the young Van Gogh is evident in his painting technique and his choice of subjects. By examining Van Gogh’s first painting, art materials, an x-ray photograph, paint samples and extracts from letters, the way this influence grew becomes clear. A work from Van Gogh’s Nuenen period (1883-1885) shows how his style of painting and technique developed. Also included in the exhibition is a painting by Mauve.

Opening 12 october 2007

Van Gogh Museum
Paulus Potterstraat, 7, Amsterdam

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