Starry Night

The conception and celestial title of the work were inspired by a letter from Vincent Van Gogh to his brother
in which he alludes to the human spirit ascending to a star upon death.
Van Gogh also painted a nightscape by the same title.

The letter above is depicted from the book "Dear Theo, the autobiography of Vincent Van Gogh", © by Irving Stone

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