The Starry Night," Art print by Vincent Van Gogh one of his most iconic works. The painting captures a view from the asylum window just before dawn, embellished with an imaginative village. The sky comes alive with swirling clouds, illuminated by a crescent moon rendered with thick, sweeping strokes. In contrast, the tranquil village below offers a serene counterpoint. A prominent cypress tree anchors the composition, symbolically connecting the celestial and earthly realms.Van Gogh endured profound mental and physical challenges throughout his life. In 1889, seeking solace and treatment, he admitted himself to an asylum in Saint-Remy, France.
About the Artist
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose expressive brushwork and vibrant use of colour transformed modern art. His emotionally charged works, such as Starry Night and Sunflowers, capture the beauty and intensity of the world around him.
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