Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) The Starry Night is a famous painting by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889 during his stay at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. The swirling composition of the sky, the melancholic blue color palette, and Van Gogh’s tragic history have made it one of the most recognizable paintings in Western culture. This interesting paperweight features a hand blown crystal dome with image applied. Felted bottom to protect fine finishes.