Bedroom secrets Restoration of a masterpiece

The painting The bedroom was restored in 2010 and briefly displayed before travelling to Japan. The presentation Bedroom secrets is all about the restoration and actually shows the bedroom itself,

in 3-D and life-size.

The bedroom, dating from 1888, is one of Vincent van Gogh's best loved works. It was painted in Arles where the artist lived. He selected his composition and the colours extremely carefully and his letters show that he was very pleased with the result. But right from the start, The bedroom had a great deal to endure. Even while Van Gogh was still alive, the painting was damaged.