Major Acquisition for Van Gogh Museum at TEFAF: Painting by Virginie Demont-Breton

Major Acquisition for Van Gogh Museum at TEFAF: Painting by Virginie Demont-Breton

The Van Gogh Museum acquired the painting L’homme est en mer (1887-1889) by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton (1859-1935) at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. The painting was acquired with the support from the VriendenLoterij. This monumental painting is a significant addition to the museum’s collection, as Vincent van Gogh knew a print after the work, which he copied in 1889.