Starry Night (New York, MoMA) – (Vincent Van Gogh) Previous Next


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Style: Post-Impressionism

Topic: Night Stars

Date: 1889

Size: 74 x 92 cm

Museum: Museum of Modern Art (New York, United States)

Technique: Oil On Canvas

Vincent Van Gogh'sStarry Night

, painted in 1889, is an iconic piece of Post-Impressionist art that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. This painting captures a nighttime view from Van Gogh's sanitarium room window in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, showcasing the artist's unique ability to convey emotion through color and form.

The Painting and Its Significance

Starry Night

is renowned for its swirling patterns, vivid blues, and radiant stars, which create a dreamlike atmosphere that transcends reality. The painting has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (New York, United States) since 1941, becoming one of the museum's most cherished pieces.

The Inspiration Behind Starry Night

Despite being painted from memory during the day, Starry Night is based on a real view that Van Gogh sketched and painted in multiple variations. The artist's fascination with night scenes began earlier in his career when he painted 'Starry Night Over the Rhone' in 1888. In his writings, Van Gogh mentioned the comfort he derived from painting the stars, which is evident in the soothing quality of Starry Night.

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