The Starry Night

The Starry Night is one of the most famous paintings by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, painted in June 1889 when he was an inmate in an asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (France).

It depicts the east-facing window view of the artist's room at the asylum around the time of sunrise with the addition of an imaginary village.

The brightest "star" in the work (to the right of the cypress tree) is the planet Venus. Scholars have worked out that Venus (also known as the "morning star") was actually visible at dawn in Provence during the spring of 1889 and was practically at its brightest point at the time.

To create the painting, Van Gogh used the "impasto" method of painting thick paint to give the painting texture and the sense of movement in the painting.

Despite being painted from memory, The Starry Night shows Van Gogh's inner emotional state. Some believe the painting shows his longing for peace and spiritual meaning. One can also see the impact of Japanese art, which fascinated Van Gogh.

The Starry Night captivates the viewer with its groundbreaking style and overpowering emotional power. It has influenced artists, musicians, and even scientists.

The painting has been permanently exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1941 and remains one of the most renowned paintings in the world.

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