The Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh
The Starry Night
Artwork
Artist:
Vincent van Gogh
(1853 - 1890)
Art style:
Title:
The Starry Night (1889)
Size:
92 x 74 cm
(36,2 x 29,0 inches)
Technique:
Oil on canvas
Location:
Collections:
Picture number:
116
EAN-Number:
4050356000946
Artwork
“The Starry Night” was created in June 1889 during Vincent van Gogh’s stay at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Inspired by the view from his window, he did not paint a faithful depiction of the landscape, but an impressive fusion of close observation and artistic imagination. The swirling night sky with its radiant stars, bright Venus, and striking cypress dominates the composition and makes this painting one of the most iconic works of modern art. Van Gogh used intense blues and yellows and a dynamic brushstroke to convey a vivid sense of movement, light, and emotion. The village below is largely a product of his imagination and enhances the timeless character of the scene. Today, “The Starry Night” ranks among the most famous paintings in the world and is considered a key masterpiece of Post-Impressionism. As a high-quality art print, this work brings its captivating colors and exceptional expressive power impressively into any living space, whether on canvas, as a poster, or elegantly framed.
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