Study suggests much-loved work was based on a real dawn sky in July 1889 rather than just the artist’s rich imagination It was long assumed to be a product of Vincent van Gogh’s rich imagination – but scientific sleuthing now suggests The Starry Night may be based on a real dawn sky. Researchers...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/oct/22/astronomy-dating-art-van-gogh-starry-night-painting)