Description

Starry Night over the Rhône (1888) is one of Vincent van Gogh’s most stunning and evocative works, capturing a night scene along the Rhône River in Arles. Created just a few months before his iconic Starry Night, this painting offers a quieter, more intimate glimpse into Van Gogh’s exploration of light, color, and the vast beauty of the night sky. The composition depicts the river Rhône under a star-filled sky, with the reflections of the stars and gaslight shimmering on the water s surface. The landscape is dotted with two figures—likely Van Gogh’s interpretation of himself and a companion—walking along the riverbank, their forms small against the vast, glowing sky.