I Spy: Looking Closely at Vincent van Gogh's Bedroom
Vincent van Gogh
1889
Oil on canvas
73.6 cm × 92.3 cm
Let's take a close look at by Vincent van Gogh!
Here are four questions to consider:
- What words would you use to describe Vincent van Gogh's bedroom?
- How does the painting make you feel? Does it make you feel peaceful? Nervous? Joyful?
- What do you think "home" represented to Vincent van Gogh based on this painting of his own bedroom?
- Look closely at the perspective. Does anything seem a bit weird?
Once you have looked closely, visit the painting online at The Art Institute of Chicago to learn more! Dive even deeper with these videos:
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