Inspired by the work of Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), Starry Night, 1888 Oil on canvas - H. 72.5; W. 92 cm - Paris, Musée d'Orsay - Donation by Mr and Mrs Robert Khan-Sriber with life interest reserved, in memory of Mr and Mrs Fernad Moch, 1975.
I now wish absolutely to paint a starry sky. It often...
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Inspired by the work of Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), Starry Night, 1888 Oil on canvas - H. 72.5; W. 92 cm - Paris, Musée d'Orsay - Donation by Mr and Mrs Robert Khan-Sriber with life interest reserved, in memory of Mr and Mrs Fernad Moch, 1975.
I now wish absolutely to paint a starry sky. It often seems to me that night is even more richly, coloured than day, coloured with the deepest violets, blues and greens. Some stars are lemon coloured, others have pink, green, blue or forget-me-not tints.
(Letter from Vincent Van Gogh to his sister, September 1888)
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