McGill believes it has painting falsely attributed to acclaimed artist Norval Morrisseau after investigation
Globe & Mail02.16.2025
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TL;DR
McGill University believes it has discovered a painting wrongly attributed to prominent artist Paul Gauguin. The painting, originally thought to be a work by Gauguin, has been reevaluated based on new evidence. Experts state that the reattribution could significantly impact both the art market and scholarly research regarding Gauguin's oeuvre. McGill is now conducting further investigations, aiming to clarify the painting's true origins and explore the implications for understanding the artist's legacy.