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| '''''The Starry Night''''' is one of the best known paintings by ] ] artist ], and is in the permanent collection of the ] in ]. | '''''The Starry Night''''' is one of the best known paintings by ] ] artist ], and is in the permanent collection of the ] in ]. This oil-on-canvas painting measures 73 x 92 cm. | ||
| Created by Van Gogh while he was in the ] at ] in June 1889, the painting portrays a swirling skyscape filled with yellow glowing stars above a small town and rolling hills. The large dark formation in the foreground left of center has been described as the tip of a tree, although Art historians have presented various other interpretations. Its purpose seems to be to direct the eye towards the sky. A church steeple in the town also points towards the sky. | Created by Van Gogh while he was in the ] at ] in June 1889, the painting portrays a swirling skyscape filled with yellow glowing stars above a small town and rolling hills. The large dark formation in the foreground left of center has been described as the tip of a tree, although Art historians have presented various other interpretations. Its purpose seems to be to direct the eye towards the sky. A church steeple in the town also points towards the sky. | ||
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- For other uses, see Starry Night (disambiguation)
The Starry Night is one of the best known paintings by Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, and is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. This oil-on-canvas painting measures 73 x 92 cm.
Created by Van Gogh while he was in the asylum at Saint Rémy de Provence in June 1889, the painting portrays a swirling skyscape filled with yellow glowing stars above a small town and rolling hills. The large dark formation in the foreground left of center has been described as the tip of a tree, although Art historians have presented various other interpretations. Its purpose seems to be to direct the eye towards the sky. A church steeple in the town also points towards the sky.
The painting was the inspiration for Don McLean's song, Vincent, which is also known as Starry, Starry Night.
V838 Monocerotis, nominated for the most mysterious star in the Milky Way, is said by Hubble Space Telescope astronomers to bear similarities to The Starry Night.
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