Vincent van Gogh, Irises, detail, courtesy of califdweller
When reproductions of works of art became widespread through photography in the early 20th century, some critics worried that people would no longer feel the need to see the original. The same fear arose with the advent of the Web and its easy access to countless works of art.
But I have a hunch that if you look at these juicy details of Vincent Van Gogh’s Irises, taken by enthusiastic Getty Museum visitors, you might just have an urge to beat a hasty path to see it in the flesh.
Vincent van Gogh, Irises, detail, courtesy of califdweller
Vincent van Gogh, Irises, detail, courtesy of Jean-Francois Chenier
Ah, but the irony of humans! When we finally see a great original, what do we do?
Photo courtesy of iamhannah
BTW, here is info on photography at the Getty.
