When was Van Gogh Paris?



Vincent went to Paris in 1886 and stayed there for two years. He was by no means the only artist to go to the French capital in the 19th century.

What period of time did Van Gogh live in Paris?

1886 to 1888

Vincent van Gogh lived with his art dealer brother Theo from 1886 to 1888 at 54 Rue Lepic in Montmartre. The apartment was on the third floor. Vincent’s Paris years are seen as critical for his artistic development as he progressed from a dark palette to a vivid one.

When was starry night in Paris?





Starry Night, which is now in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, was first exhibited in 1889 at Paris’ annual exhibition of the Société des Artistes Indépendants.



Starry Night Over the Rhône.

Starry Night
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 72.5 cm × 92 cm (28.5 in × 36.2 in)
Location Musée d’Orsay, Paris