Starry Night Over the Rhone

Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1888 ; Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône , France
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Landscape
Location
Musée d'Orsay
"Starry Night Over the Rhône" is a captivating oil oil painting by Vincent van Gogh that depicts a serene Landscape along the Rhône River at night. Painted on a canvas near Van Gogh’s Yellow House in Arles, the scene captures the shimmering reflections of stars and gaslights on the water's surface, emphasizing the effects of light at night. This work is rooted in Post-impressionism, showcasing Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork and emotional depth, similar to his famous "The Starry Night." It demonstrates his fascination with night scenes and the play of luminescence in a tranquil setting.

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