Stories from the museum

Self portrait of sad man in blue and green
Vincent van Gogh, "Self portrait", 1889
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Anne Hansteen

A genuine van Gogh

After nearly 50 years of uncertainty, it is now confirmed that the National Museum's "Self-Portrait" by van Gogh, is genuine.

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    Explore the collection

    Get to know the National Museum collection and the artists within.

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    5 000 artworks are getting a checkup

    The road to the new National Museum passes through the conservator’s workshop.

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