An extensive new study reveals there could be yet another work to add to that list.
His face is marred by ruddiness and deep smile lines, his gaze pensive and almost downtrodden.
In the paintings bottom-right corner is the nameElimar.
Michael Ancher, “Fisherman Niels Gaihede reparing a fishing net.” (Photo: Bruun Rasmussen viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)
The collector was originally intrigued by the paintings impasto, a stylistic technique characterized by thickly laid paint.
A450-page reportconcluding that the painting is, in fact, attributable to Van Gogh.
The group adds that the hard-working fisherman was a subject to which both Gauguin and Van Gogh were drawn.
The Ancher painting isnt the only piece of evidence tyingElimarto Van Gogh.
Van Goghs numerous self-portraits depict the artist with ginger locks.
Evidence ofElimarhaving been rolled was ultimately confirmed.
The museum has yet to respond to LMI Groups new findings.
LMI Group plans to showcase the painting to various Van Gogh scholars and experts in the coming months.
To learn more about these incredible findings, read thefull LMI Group report.
Michael Ancher, Fisherman Niels Gaihede reparing a fishing net.
