Tapestry, The Starry Night - Van Gogh

By: Danny Delano
Submitted: 2009-01-08 13:15:08
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Widely hailed as Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece, The Starry Night is one of the most popular works of art of all time. The painting was completed a little over a year before Van Gogh’s tragic death at the age of 37. The artist’s mental problems are a legend. In the hopes of finding a cure for his mental illness, Van Gogh himself went into voluntary exile in the mental asylum of Saint-Remy. There, he painted furiously. The result of this were paintings of extraordinary beauty and possessing a different style to his other, pre-asylum works.

The Starry Night is no exception to the beautiful works produced during this time. The Starry Night reverberates with swathes of burning yellow while planets and other astronomical bodies twinkle in the distance. The hills heave and shudder, but the gold fireworks that undulate against the blue night sky provide a restful contrast.  Rooted in Van Gogh’s arguably wild emotion, as well as his rich, evocative memories, The Starry Night expresses the artist’s response to the world around him. The painting not only features what he saw in the confines of his asylum but also his memories of his native land in the Netherlands.

Van Gogh railed against what he saw as the grim-faced determination of other artists to portray the world as one perfect composition. He was more interested in showing feeling in various levels of intensity. This is why his paintings, like this one and The Olive Trees, veer away from stringent perfectionism to a more imaginative, even playful, depiction of his natural environment.

Because this is one of history’s most famous art works, it would only seem natural that this perpetually being reproduced, in various wall hanging, wall décor, wall fabric decoration and tapestries. Most sellers are able to recreate the same intensity and same mesmerizing look of this oil painting using other materials such as woven thread. This painting makes a great addition to any home, and looks even greater with other accessories as a Starry Night throw pillow or Starry Night carpets. Whether your home is a European-inspired home or whether it’s a Boho Chic apartment in New York, a reproduction of this beloved painting can surely add a touch of romance and glamour onto your space.  Wall hangings come in various sizes, to fit any wall. Most of them also come ready with a rod and brackets for easy hanging.

Most wall hangings are printed on special paper and using special ink. Most of them come with its own hooks, tassels and even frames to make installation so much easier. Online sellers also sell tapestries of this masterpiece. Handmade from special looms, a tapestry of The Starry Night can be a timeless family treasure that you can pass down from generation to generation.

Shop online easier and faster than a trip to Europe. Using a trusted source such as Decor4u offers a wide selection of stylish and sophisticated home decor. Enjoy.

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