The Starry Night (Reproduction)
Print/Poster on paper, matted and framed • Vincent van Gogh (After); Original 1889
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography or high-quality digital printing; original was oil on canvas. This version lacks physical impasto/texture.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern mass-produced reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; landscape orientation (currently displayed vertically/sideways in frame)
Subject Description
A nocturnal landscape featuring a swirling sky with stars and a crescent moon above the village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, dominated by a large dark cypress tree in the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Fair; reproduction appears to be mounted improperly or rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise in the frame.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 (decorative value only)
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50 (thrift store/estate sale level)
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a museum gift shop, gallery, or home decor retailer; no unique historical ownership.
Art Historical Significance
The original 1889 painting is one of the most famous works in Western art history, representing Van Gogh's mental state while at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum. This specific object is a decorative copy and holds no significant art historical value beyond homage.
Notable Features
The image is notably rotated sideways in the frame, which is a common error in domestic hanging.
Condition Issues
Visible misalignment (rotated 90 degrees), slight buckling behind the glass, and minor frame wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Open frame to rotate the image to its correct horizontal orientation; ensure archival matting is used if preservation is desired; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading.