À propos de l’œuvre
La Nuit étoilée, par Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh June 1889 · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Starry Night, F612Reproduction of oil painting on canvas
Above a sleeping village, a blue sky begins to revolve around the stars and the moon; two black cypresses connect the earth to the great luminous currents of this vision painted in Saint-Rémy.
Look at the work
A pre-dawn sky recomposed by memory
Two dark cypresses rise from the foreground and exceed the horizon. The village stretches below, gathered around a sharp bell tower. Behind the roofs, the hills form a long blue wave which responds to the swirls of the sky.
Eleven stars and the moon are surrounded by yellow, green and white rings. A large light band spirals through the center, then divides into smaller currents. Cobalt blue, ultramarine and blue-gray dominate, punctuated by orange windows.
Van Gogh is inspired by the oriental view from his room, but the village with the bell tower is not a faithful transcription of Saint-Rémy. The painting brings together observation, memories of the North and pictorial invention.
Composition, touch and color
Three observations specific to this painting
The MoMA notice confirms June 1889, the format of 73.7 × 92.1 cm and the number 472.1941; F612/JH1731 identifies this world-famous canvas.
Cypresses as a bridge
Their black silhouette starts from the ground and enters the sky. It visually connects the still village to cosmic whirlwinds.
A central spiral
The large white and blue current runs through the canvas from left to right, organizing the movement of all the smaller halos.
Came into the sky
The very bright star near the cypress is often identified with Venus, visible in the sky before dawn in the spring of 1889.
Documented benchmarks
Precisely identify the original work
Starry Night belongs to the nocturnal landscapes of Saint-Rémy and entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in 1941.
Window and invention
The relief and certain elements come from the view from the asylum, while the village and its bell tower are largely recomposed.
Acquired in 1941
MoMA obtains the work by exchange thanks to the bequest Lillie P. Bliss; it bears the number 472.1941.
F612 · JH1731
These references make it possible to distinguish this starry night canvas on the Rhône, painted in Arles in September 1888.
Your reproduction
What the painter must preserve
The copy must preserve the hierarchy of movements, the density of blues and concentric halos without reducing the sky to a simple decorative motif.
- The two black cypresses in the foreground
- The great clear spiral of the sky
- The yellow and green halos of the stars
- The sharp bell tower in the center of the village
- The undulating line of the Alpilles
Work sheet
| Title | Starry Night, F612 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh (1853 -1890) |
| Date | June 1889 |
| Place of creation | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |
| Original technique | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 73.7 × 92.1 cm |
| Inventory | MoMA 472.1941 · F612 · JH1731 |
| Conservation | Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| Your reproduction | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
From order to shipping
In your interior
A nighttime icon for a large wall
The horizontal format structures a living room, bedroom or office. Cobalt blue, dark green, lemon yellow and orange match walnut, black metal and light walls.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and material variations belong to the final result.
How is the visual reference chosen?
High definition public reproduction measured 4,252 × 3,367 px; it was reduced to 3,000 × 2,376 px and converted into a real WebP.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. Photographs of the finished painting are sent to you; you can request alterations before validating the shipment.
Are custom formats possible?
Yes. The format can be adapted to your wall while maintaining the proportions and balance of the original composition.
