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Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind painting in 2022 X-ray scan

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The hidden painting was detected beneath layers of twentieth-century cardboard and glue via routine X-ray imaging ahead of the *A Taste for Impressionism* exhibition. It depicts a bearded subject wearing a brimmed hat and neckerchief, with his left ear clearly in view. Removing these backing materials poses a delicate conservation challenge, as specialists must ensure neither historical side of the canvas suffers harm. Similar double-sided pieces by the artist reside in other institutions, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

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  • Severe financial hardship frequently compelled Vincent van Gogh to reuse his painting can…: Severe financial hardship frequently compelled Vincent van Gogh to reuse his painting canvases.
  • Restorers must research delicate methods to remove backing materials without damaging eit…: Restorers must research delicate methods to remove backing materials without damaging either original artwork.
  • Other major institutions such as the Van Gogh Museum also hold similar double-sided paint…: Other major institutions such as the Van Gogh Museum also hold similar double-sided paintings.

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