Road with Cypress and Star
Print reproduction on paper/cardboard • Vincent van Gogh (After); Original is in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or high-quality photographic print; original work was oil on canvas using heavy impasto and swirling brushstrokes
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction of a 1890 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches (estimated with frame); Portrait format
Subject Description
A night landscape featuring a towering, dark green cypress tree bisecting the composition. A crescent moon and a bright star occupy the swirling sky. Two figures walk along a path in the foreground, near a horse-drawn carriage. The scene represents the Provence countryside near Saint-Rémy.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (as a decorative reproduction); colors appear slightly muted compared to the original, likely due to print aging
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $75 (Decorative value only)
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50
Provenance History
Likely a retail commercial reproduction sold as home decor in the 1970s-1990s. No evidence of gallery or museum provenance is visible.
Art Historical Significance
The original painting is considered one of Van Gogh's last great works before his death, symbolizing his spiritual connection to nature and use of the cypress as a motif for mourning or the eternal. This specific object is a common reproduction of that historical masterpiece.
Notable Features
Housed in a traditional tiered wooden frame with a gold-toned inner lip and fabric-textured matting, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century home framing styles.
Condition Issues
Frame shows minor scuffing; matting appears dated; possible light fading of the ink pigments due to UV exposure; surface dust.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading. Modern archival matting could be used if the owner wishes to preserve the print, though the cost of professional framing would exceed the print's market value.