Starry Night Over the Rhône, oil painting Van Gogh Paper Plates

Vincent Van Gogh, September 1888 oil on canvas modern art post-impressionist nighttime landscape painting depicting a deep blue starry night sky over the Rhône River, in Arles France it was painted on the quay on the eastern side of the river, by the light from a gas lamp, en plein air the constellation the Big Dipper also known as the Plough, or Ursa Major, can be seen in the sky above the river The city of Arles can be seen in the background, along the banks of the river sophisticated boho bohemian chic stately fine art decor modern classic historical art