Abstract
This paper presents an astronomical analysis of the van Gogh drawing ‘Bank of the Rhone’ to determine the possible dates of its creation. By examining the position of the sun depicted in the drawing and comparing it with the actual sunset positions at the location in Arles, France, a range of dates is derived that differs from the accepted historical dating of the work. The study demonstrates the potential of using interdisciplinary approaches that combine art and astronomy to gain new insights into artistic works. The analysis also serves as an engaging exercise for students to explore the intersection of science and art.
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