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See those white spots? Van Gogh used white and pink opaque watercolour to add a touch of colour to the blossoms, and in the lower left corner he even painted over parts of the ground to adjust his composition. Over time, the paper darkened, which is why those light-coloured touches now stand out so clearly.
🖼️ ‘Provençal Orchard’, 1888 © Van Gogh Museum
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