Starry Night
Swirling stars, a glowing moon and a cypress tree reaching up like a flame: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous paintings in the world. In this collection you will find our premium Starry Night souvenirs featuring that iconic blue and yellow night sky, from ceramic mugs and scarves to umbrellas, socks and glasses cases. Every item is made to a high standard, so it is something you will enjoy using every day, or giving as a special gift to anyone who loves art, stars or Van Gogh.
Van Gogh's Starry Night: a night sky for every day
In June 1889, Vincent van Gogh was staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in the south of France. From his bedroom window he looked out over the hills, and just before sunrise he saw the morning star shining brightly above the landscape. That view became the basis for The Starry Night. The little village with its pointed church spire was not visible from his window; he added it himself, partly from memory and partly from imagination. Many people feel the spire looks more like a Dutch church than a Provençal one.
Van Gogh himself was not particularly pleased with it, yet today The Starry Night is one of the most recognisable works of art ever made. The thick, swirling brushstrokes, the deep blue and the warm yellow of the stars make the painting instantly recognisable, even far from the museum wall. That is exactly why it works so well on souvenirs: whether it is a mug, a scarf or an umbrella, everyone can see straight away that it is Van Gogh.
Which Starry Night souvenirs can you choose from?
For the table and kitchen
Ceramic cups and mugs for your morning coffee, plus a serving tray, placemat, coasters, tea towel, apron and oven gloves. A little piece of starry sky in your kitchen, every day.
Fashion and accessories
Wear The Starry Night with a scarf, colourful socks, a cap or a bag. For the finishing touch, choose earrings, cufflinks or a purse in that famous swirling blue.
On the go and at the office
An umbrella for rainy days, a backpack, water bottle, glasses case and lens cloth. On your desk, a notebook, pens, a bookmark, a mouse mat and a paperweight make a perfect set.
Small gifts and Dutch treats
Keyrings, magnets, playing cards, a fan, a pocket mirror and a candle. Or choose something tasty: stroopwafels and peppermints in a Starry Night tin, a gift that lasts long after the sweets are gone.
A Starry Night gift for every stargazer
Our Starry Night souvenirs are not throwaway trinkets. We have put this collection together with good-quality products and a crisp print that does justice to Van Gogh's colours. That makes them ideal as a gift that actually gets used, rather than ending up in a drawer.
- ✓For art lovers: a stylish way to enjoy a masterpiece, right at the breakfast table.
- ✓For stargazers: a star-themed gift for anyone who loves looking up at the night sky.
- ✓As a keepsake: a lovely reminder of a visit to the Van Gogh Museum or to the Netherlands.
- ✓For businesses: a corporate gift featuring Dutch art that is sure to impress international guests.
Frequently asked questions about The Starry Night
Where is Van Gogh's Starry Night displayed? +
Many visitors expect to find it at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, but The Starry Night has hung in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York since 1941. In Amsterdam you can see many of his other famous works, such as Sunflowers and Almond Blossom.
When did Van Gogh paint The Starry Night? +
Van Gogh painted The Starry Night in June 1889, during his stay in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. It is an oil painting on canvas measuring roughly 74 by 92 centimetres. He died just over a year later, in July 1890.
Is this the same painting as Starry Night Over the Rhône? +
No, that is a different work. Van Gogh painted Starry Night Over the Rhône in September 1888 in Arles, with the lights of the town reflected in the river. It hangs in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The souvenirs in this category feature the famous 1889 Starry Night with its swirling sky and cypress tree.
Can I send a Starry Night gift abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs within the Netherlands and internationally, so it is easy to surprise someone far away with a piece of Dutch art.
Can I order Starry Night souvenirs in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for a corporate gift, a thank-you for conference guests or stock for a museum shop? Visit our business page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we add a card with your message free of charge. Would you like your gift beautifully wrapped? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Discover more Van Gogh
A fan of Van Gogh? Take a look at our souvenirs featuring his other masterpieces, or explore the rest of our museum collection with work by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Mondrian. Our online shop offers thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts.