Café Terrace at Night

Vincent van Gogh, 1888

MEDIUMOil on canvas
LOCATIONKröller-Müller Museum

A nighttime scene by Van Gogh, showcasing his unique use of color and light, painted in Arles, France in 1888.

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ABOUT THIS WORK

Café Terrace at Night is an 1888 oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, characterized by bold colors and dramatic brushwork, reflective of his Post-Impressionist style. The painting depicts a nighttime scene in Arles, France, with a café terrace lit by a huge yellow lantern, and the surrounding environment taking on blue, violet, and green hues.

ART MOVEMENTS
ExpressionismPost-Impressionism
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Violet-pink cobblestones

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Yellow lantern lighting

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Starry night sky

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A nighttime scene by Van Gogh, showcasing his unique use of color and light, painted in Arles, France in 1888.

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THE ARTIST
Vincent van Gogh 1853–1890 · Kingdom of the Netherlands

Vincent van Gogh, whose vibrant brushwork and bold colors transformed landscapes and portraits, created 2,100 artworks in just over a decade.

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