Vincent van Gogh and Starry Night

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is not my favourite painting. Nor is it my favourite painting by van Gogh.

Don’t get me wrong – I do love the painting. Its twirls and movements are electrifying and one becomes completely absorbed by looking into it. I also love the story behind it.

For example, I was intrigued to learn that it was actually painted from memory – not with the artist perched at his easel gazing into the stars, as the more romantic amongst us (mainly me) might have imagined. In fact, it was painted during the day. Yes, Starry Night was painted during the day!

What else have I found out about it? Well, to save you reading any more, the following quick little video might just tell you a bit more.

Hope you like it!
Monty

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