Starry Night Over the Rhone (1888) by Vincent Van Gogh

Starry Night Over the Rhône — Vincent van Gogh (1888)

Gaslight and starlight braided on black water. This fine-art reproduction—after Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 Arles nocturne—sets the Rhône aglow with sapphire and gold, barges and moorings dissolving into reflections, and a couple strolling the quay beneath a sky alive with points of fire. Painted on the riverbank at night, it’s a study in colour and atmosphere: cobalt blues, lemon yellows, and brushwork that makes the water breathe.

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Why it captivates

• Night, on the spot — a plein-air nocturne that catches light as sensation, not description.

• Colour poetry — deep blues and electric yellows shaping mood, distance, and shimmer.

• City + cosmos — Arles’s gas lamps echoing constellations in the Rhône’s ripples.

• Human scale — a quiet couple grounds the vista, turning spectacle into story.

• Conversation piece — luminous, calming, and instantly recognisable across a room.

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What you’ll see

From the right-bank quay at Arles, the river’s surface glints with long golden streaks from gas lamps and moored boats; above, a constellation of stars pierces a cobalt sky. Along the promenade, a strolling couple anchors the foreground. Brushstrokes knit sky and water into one rhythm, so the reflections feel as alive as the lights that cast them.

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A richer historical frame

Painted in September 1888 during van Gogh’s Arles period, this canvas is a companion to his explorations of night light—lanterns, stars, and their reflections—distinct from the later 1889 Saint-Rémy “The Starry Night.” It’s a record of how colour could carry feeling: the city’s modern lamps conversing with the ancient sky, all rendered in strokes that move like the river itself.

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Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

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

• Preserves fine brushwork and subtle 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 deep tone and luminous highlights.

🪵 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.

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Size (W × H)

841 × 652 mm (approx. 33.11 × 25.67 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.290 : 1

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

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: Use an A0 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~837 × 648 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

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

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

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Specifications

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Who it’s for

• Art lovers & collectors drawn to van Gogh’s colour and night atmospheres

• Interior stylists seeking a luminous, calming centrepiece

• Educators & museums exploring plein-air technique and modern urban light

• Gift-givers marking milestones with an iconic, uplifting work

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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.

Let the Rhône’s midnight glow live on your wall—order your fine-art print today.