The Starry Night
Reproduction on cardstock/paper (Postcard or Art Print) • After Vincent van Gogh
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital printing on heavy paper, mimicking the oil on canvas impasto of the original.
Creation Period
Modern (late 20th - 21st century reproduction of an 1889 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 4 x 6 inches (postcard) or 8 x 10 inches (small print); landscape format.
Subject Description
A view of the night sky over Saint-Rémy-de-Provence featuring a swirling sky with stars and a crescent moon, a large dark cypress tree in the foreground, and a quiet village with a church spire below rolling hills.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the object appears to be a loose print resting on upholstery, with visible edge wear and slight bowing of the paper substrate.
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
Negligible; typically sold as decorative retail merchandise rather than fine art.
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a museum gift shop (such as MoMA) or a commercial stationary retailer; no unique historical ownership suggested.
Art Historical Significance
As a reproduction, it carries no individual historical weight, but the original 1889 painting is one of the most significant and recognizable works in Western art history, representing the peak of Van Gogh's expressive style while at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum.
Notable Features
The image is a faithful photographic reproduction of the original artwork currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.
Condition Issues
Visible curling of the corners and edges; surface scuffs typical of handled paper ephemera; lacks framing or protective mounting.
Conservation Recommendations
Place in an acid-free mat and UV-protective glass frame to prevent fading from light exposure and further mechanical damage to the edges.