Starry Night Over the Rhone by Van Gogh
A Prequel to Starry Night by Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night Over the Rhone" is one of a series of works that captures a night sky's peaceful yet turbulent nature above the Rhone River in Arles, France. Painted in 1888, this piece is considered a prequel to van Gogh's more famous "Starry Night," which was created a year later while the artist was staying at an asylum in Saint Remy de Provence.
A distinctive feature of the artwork is the mirroring of the stars in the river below. Van Gogh's trademark deep brushstrokes give the painting electricity, while the reflections on the calm river add a feeling of tranquility. To bring a human connection to the scene, he brings boats and figures to the riverbank.
Though the world now appreciates it, the painting was not well received when it was first exhibited. It was shown at the annual exhibition of the Societe des Artistes Independants in Paris in 1889, but critics and the public largely ignored it. However, "Starry Night Over the Rhone" is recognized today as a masterpiece of Post-Impressionist art.
About the "Starry Night Over the Rhone" Painting
| Painting Name | Starry Night Over the Rhone |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
| Paint Type | Oil on Canvas |
| Year Completed | September 1888 |
| Painting Period(s) | Post Impresssionism, Modern Art |
| Location it was Painted | Southern France (Arles) |
| Where it is Now | Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France. |
| What it's Worth Now | Estimated at $250 million |
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