Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh created this swirling masterpiece from his asylum room in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 1889, capturing a view that was largely imagined rather than seen directly from his window. The thick, rhythmic brushstrokes create a turbulent sky filled with glowing orbs and a crescent moon, contrasting sharply with the quiet, sleeping village below and the dark, flame-like cypress tree in the foreground. As a defining piece of Post-Impressionism, it reflects his emotional state and fascination with the night, eventually becoming one of the most recognized images in Western art history.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil on canvas
Location: Museum of Modern Art, New York
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