Starry Night Over the Rhône

Painted from the quay at Arles in September 1888, only weeks after Van Gogh arrived in the city, this canvas captures the night sky over the Rhône with a boldness of color and brushwork that was revolutionary for its time. The painting, which Van Gogh considered a technical achievement in the depiction of night light, demonstrates his extraordinary ability to transform direct observation into expressive, emotionally charged art.