The artwork, titled “The Starry Night,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Rendered using ink on paper, this piece falls under the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. Presently, this artwork resides in the Van Gogh Museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a star-studded night sky over what appears to be a tranquil riverside town. The composition features fluid, swirling lines representing the stars and the night sky, creating a dynamic and almost otherworldly quality. Below, the townscape includes architectural structures and a pair of figures in the foreground, their forms suggested with light, expressive lines. The inky crosshatchings and stipplings lend texture and depth to the scenery, capturing an intimate, contemplative moment amidst a serene nighttime setting.
