Night Café

By Vincent van Gogh SKU:40512

"Night Café" is a renowned masterpiece by Vincent van Gogh, painted in 1888. This oil painting, measuring 72.4 centimeters in height and 92.1 centimeters in width, showcases van Gogh's distinctive post-impressionist style. The artwork depicts a dimly lit café interior, filled with vibrant colors and contrasting shadows that evoke a sense of emotional intensity. What makes this painting truly special is its ability to capture van Gogh's profound understanding of the human condition, reflecting his personal struggles and inner turmoil. "Night Café" stands as a testament to van Gogh's unique artistic vision and his profound impact on the art world.

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Van Gogh’s “Night Café” is a renowned painting created in 1888 during the artist’s stay in Arles, France. It is considered one of his most remarkable works and is highly regarded for its unique art style, emotional depth, and expressive qualities.

The painting depicts the interior of a café at night, illuminated by artificial lighting. Van Gogh’s use of vibrant and contrasting colors, such as intense yellows and deep blues, creates a sense of intensity and tension within the composition. The brushwork is energetic and bold, with visible strokes that add movement and texture to the painting.

The art style of “Night Café” can be categorized as Post-Impressionism, a movement that emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against the limitations of Impressionism. Post-Impressionists sought to explore subjective emotions and personal interpretations of reality through their artwork. Van Gogh, a prominent Post-Impressionist artist, utilized vivid colors, expressive brushwork, and exaggerated forms to convey his emotional state and inner turmoil.

What makes “Night Café” a particularly special painting is the emotional intensity it evokes. Van Gogh intended to capture the essence of the café, which he described as a place where one could “ruin oneself, go mad, or commit a crime.” The distorted perspective, disorienting angles, and somber atmosphere in the painting reflect the artist’s troubled state of mind and his own struggles with mental health.

Furthermore, the painting explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the human condition. The figures within the café are depicted as solitary and disconnected, reflecting the alienation Van Gogh often experienced in his own life. The use of vivid colors, particularly the dominant red and green tones, adds to the unsettling and melancholic atmosphere of the scene.

“Night Café” stands out as a testament to Van Gogh’s artistic genius and his ability to convey profound emotions through his work. Its expressive power and the artist’s unique interpretation of reality have made it an iconic piece in the art world. The painting continues to captivate viewers, inviting them to delve into the artist’s inner world and contemplate the complexities of human existence.

Original size:
92.1 x 72.4 cm (width x height)
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50 cm
Maximum order width:
183 cm

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