Starry Night over the Rhone (1888) is one of Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings of Arles at night. Van Gogh's fascination with the heavens and stars were the inspiration for some of his most famous paintings, including Cafe Terrace at Night and The Starry Night. This period in Arles was one of the most productive in Vincent van Gogh's short career. His painting of Cafe Terrace at Night preceeded Starry Night over the Rhone by less than a month. The Starry Night was painted in June 1889. Download high resolution version (1000x817, 134 KB)Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent van Gogh, 1888. ... Self-portrait (1886) Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) was a Dutch painter, generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... The Musée dOrsay is a museum in Paris, situated on the left bank of the River Seine. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Self-portrait (1886) Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) was a Dutch painter, generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history. ... Map of western Mediterranean, showing location of Arles Arles (Arle in Provençal) is a France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône département, of which it is a sous-préfecture, in the former province of Provence. ... Categories: Stub | Paintings | Vincent van Gogh ... Categories: Art stubs | Paintings | Vincent van Gogh ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

The challenge of painting at night intrigued Van Gogh. The perspective he chose for Starry Night over the Rhone allowed him to capture the reflections of the gas lighting in Arles across the glimmering blue water of the Rhone. The sky above is illuminated by the constellation known as Ursa Major or the Great Bear. In the foreground, two lovers enjoy the soft night light as they stroll by the banks of the river. Rhône can refer to: Rhône River Rhône (département) in France Rhône (Wine Region) in France This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Orion is a remarkable constellation, visible from most places on the globe (but not always the whole year long). ... Ursa Major is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...

Depicting color was of great importance to Van Gogh. In letters to his brother, Theo van Gogh, he often described objects in his paintings in terms of color. His night paintings, including Starry Night over the Rhone, emphasize the importance he placed in capturing the sparkling colors of the night sky and the artificial lighting that was new to this period. Theo (or Theodore or Theodorus) van Gogh may refer to the following persons: Theodorus van Gogh, father of Vincent van Gogh. ...