Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting, The Starry Night, originally created in 1889, is one of the most recognized pieces in the history of Western art. While there is only one original version of The Starry Night, several studies and sketches related to the painting exist, as well as numerous reproductions and interpretations made by artists over the years.
The original painting is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. However, van Gogh created many variations of similar themes, including different views and contexts of starry skies throughout his career. These include works like The Starry Night Over the Rhône and Café Terrace at Night, but they are distinct pieces rather than versions of the same painting.
In addition to the original and related works, many art reproductions, prints, and adaptations have been made, but these, too, are not considered versions of the original painting. Therefore, when speaking strictly about The Starry Night, it can be said that there is one original version, with various studies and interpretations that reflect van Gogh’s fascination with the night sky.