Vincent van Gogh Starry Night - Villanova University

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Volume I Number 1 Page 72 Note on Cover Painting As David Christian has observed, Vincent van Gogh’s painting, “La nuit étoilée” (“Starry Night over the Rhône”), beautifully integrates many of big history’s themes. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Starry Night over the Rhône 1888 Oil on canvas H. 72.5; W. 92 cm Paris, Musée d’Orsay Donation by Mr and Mrs Robert Khan-Sriber with life interest reserved, in memory of Mr and Mrs Fernad Moch, 1975 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/ File:Starry_Night_Over_the_Rhone.jpg

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Volume I Number 1 Page 72

Note on Cover Painting

As David Christian has observed, Vincent van

Gogh’s painting, “La nuit étoilée” (“Starry

Night over the Rhône”), beautifully integrates many of big history’s

themes.

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)Starry Night over the Rhône1888

Oil on canvasH. 72.5; W. 92 cmParis, Musée d’OrsayDonation by Mr and Mrs Robert Khan-Sriber with life interest reserved, in memory of Mr and Mrs Fernad Moch, 1975

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starry_Night_Over_the_Rhone.jpg