Vincent Van Gogh (Dutch) b. 1853 d. 1890, Starry Night, 1889, oil on canvas, 73 x 92 cm, 28 3/4 x 36 1/4 in, Museum of Modern Art, New York "Starry Night" shows Van Gogh's skill. Van Gogh was a post-impressionist artist who powerfully influenced modern expressionism, fauvism and abtract paintings. Van Gogh created over 2,000 works of art, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings and sketches, during the last ten years of his life. "Starry Night" is the only painting he ever sold. “Starry Night,” his most famous piece, was created completely from memory while Van Gogh was institutionalized. It is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Lines play an important part in this painting. The swirling lines in the sky catch your attention immediately. Also, if you look closely, you can see how lines contribute to the houses of the town.
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