Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night , 1889. Oil on canvas. Today, Vincent van Gogh stands as one of the most celebrated artists of the nineteenth century, and his painting, The Starry Night , completed in 1889, is not only one of his most famous works, but also one of the most famous paintings in the world. Yet van Gogh and his beloved painting were not always as famous as they are today. And even today, few people know a great deal about his artistic process. Most are satisfied to know his name and vague 'facts' about his mental health Despite having gained a small measure of acclaim in the two years preceding his death, van Gogh lived most of his life in obscurity. Born in the Netherlands in 1853, van Gogh had been interested in art from a young age and worked as an art dealer for a few years in his early adulthood. However, he spent much of his adult life working in various professions before finally beginning his artist...
