## The Starry Night Size The Starry Night is an oil on canvas painting by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. It was painted in June 1889 and is one of the most famous paintings in the world. The painting depicts a view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, just before sunrise, with the addition of an imaginary village and a cypress tree. The Starry Night is regarded as one of the greatest works in the history of Western art. It has been described as "the most famous, the most beloved, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of modern art." The painting is currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. ### Dimensions The Starry Night has dimensions of 29 by 36 inches (74 by 92 cm). It is oil on canvas, and is considered a large painting by Van Gogh's standards. The painting is composed of two main sections: the night sky and the village below. The night sky is filled with swirling stars and clouds, and the village is depicted in a dark, almost black, palette. ### Composition The Starry Night is a complex and dynamic composition. The night sky is divided into two sections: the upper section is filled with swirling stars and clouds, and the lower section is filled with a dark, almost black, sky. The village is depicted in the lower section of the painting, and is composed of a group of houses and a church. The cypress tree in the foreground is a dominant feature of the painting, and adds a sense of height and drama to the composition. ### Color Palette The Starry Night is known for its vibrant and expressive use of color. The night sky is filled with bright, almost neon, colors, while the village is depicted in a dark, almost black, palette. The cypress tree in the foreground is a bright green, and adds a sense of contrast to the painting. Van Gogh's use of color in The Starry Night is highly symbolic, and the painting is often interpreted as a representation of his inner emotions. ### Symbolism The Starry Night is a highly symbolic painting, and there are many different interpretations of its meaning. Some see the painting as a representation of Van Gogh's own struggles with mental illness, while others see it as a symbol of hope and optimism. The painting is also seen as a metaphor for the human condition, and for the search for meaning in life. ### Influence The Starry Night is one of the most influential paintings in the history of art. It has influenced many artists, including Edvard Munch, Wassily Kandinsky, and Pablo Picasso. The painting has also been used in popular culture, including in films, television shows, and music videos. The Starry Night is a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and fascinate people all over the world.
