The Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent van Gogh - by Van Gogh
Image ID: 94261
Plunged in a pool of indigo and cobalt blue, The Starry Night Over the Rhone captures the serene yet powerful essence of the night that resonated with Vincent van Gogh. Dated to early 1888 before his more turbulent Starry Night, this painting portrays the reflective waters of the Rhône River in Arles, under a sky alive with swirling celestial formations and bright bold stars. Van Gogh's fascination with nighttime scenes infuses this composition, as he encapsulates the contrasts between the dark river and the luminous sky. Luminous gas lanterns twinkle alongside the natural starlight, inferring the simultaneous existence of the mundane and the majestic. The figures of a couple are subtly included, suggesting a silent, shared contemplation of the night’s beauty. This masterwork beautifully showcases Van Gogh's pioneering use of color and texture, evident in his expressive brushstrokes that convey emotion while depicting reality. *** About The Starry Night Over the Rhone: Created in 1888 during Van Gogh’s stay in Arles, this artwork stands out as one of his most peaceful nocturnal scenes. Unlike the turmoil often depicted in his later works, this painting exudes calm and reflects Van Gogh's fascination with the nocturnal views that he observed during his walks along the river bank. The Starry Night Over the Rhone is a poignant exploration of harmony and human connection under the cosmos. Van Gogh's technique in this painting emphasizes thick impasto brushstrokes that give texture and vibrancy to the night sky. The artwork today is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris and continues to enchant viewers with its captivating portrayal of light and reflection. Disclaimer: This is a digital reproduction inspired by the original artwork. It is not an official scan or photograph of the original painting.
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| Artists: Bierstadt, Bouguereau, Caillebotte, Cassatt, Cezanne, Corot, Degas, Gauguin, Gerstl, Gris, Klimt, Macke, Manet, Marc, Modersohn-Becker, Modigliani, Monet, Morisot, Pissaro, Poussin, Renoir, Schiele, Seurat, Sisley, Tissot, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, |
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