Café Terrace at Night (1888) by Vincent Van Gogh

Café Terrace at Night — Vincent van Gogh (1888)

Warm lamplight pools onto cobbles; a slice of midnight sky hums with stars. This fine-art reproduction—after van Gogh’s 1888 Arles nocturne—captures the glow of a café on the Place du Forum, where artificial light meets the deep blue of evening. Tables, figures, and the receding street draw you in; colour and brushwork turn a familiar corner into a small theatre of night.

Why it captivates

• Night, on the spot — a plein-air evening scene painted outdoors under gaslight.

• Colour & contrast — amber yellows and cobalt blues vibrating at the edge of darkness.

• Inviting atmosphere — the open terrace and vanishing street feel both intimate and cinematic.

• Art-historical landmark — a key Arles nocturne that prefigures his later starry skies.

• Instant statement — recognisable across a room, calming yet lively.

What you’ll see

A café terrace glowing gold against a deep blue sky, with tables and patrons set beneath an awning. The cobblestone street leads past houses into the distance, where a horse-drawn carriage and figures fade into shadow. Stars punctuate the upper sky; brisk strokes knit light, architecture, and night air into one continuous rhythm.

A richer historical frame

Painted in September 1888 in Arles, this canvas is among van Gogh’s first sustained explorations of night lighting—how gas lamps and starlight can shape colour and mood. It stands alongside his Arles night scenes as a study in atmosphere, distinct from but in conversation with the later 1889 Saint-Rémy “The Starry Night.”

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves fine brushwork and tonal shifts with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for luminous colour and long life.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

638 × 841 mm (approx. 25.12 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.758 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A0 (841 × 1189 mm) — portrait with a generous mat

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: Use an A0 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~634 × 837 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A0 frame; tall margins give a clean, gallery-style reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Art lovers & collectors drawn to van Gogh’s luminous night scenes

• Interior stylists creating warm, welcoming spaces

• Hospitality & home bars seeking a convivial, iconic image

• Gift-givers marking new homes, milestones, and celebrations

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Invite Arles’ golden evening into your space—order your fine-art print today.