Question

This famous painting is an oil on canvas by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room. Name the painting.

• A. The Starry Night
• B. Cafe Terrace at Night
• C. Starry Night over the Rhone
• D. Impression sunrise

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Starry Night

• Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most recognized pieces of art in the world.
• Van Gogh mentioned it briefly in his letters as a simple “study of night” or ”night effect.”