Cafe Terrace at Night

Cafe Terrace at Night (1888) is one of Vincent van Gogh’s most iconic paintings, showcasing his signature bold colors and expressive brushwork. The piece depicts a lively outdoor café in Arles, illuminated by warm yellow lights against a starry night sky. Van Gogh captures the contrast between the glowing terrace and the cool, dark tones of the night, creating a sense of tranquility and vibrancy. The painting is also notable for its innovative use of perspective and light, capturing both the warmth of the scene and the vastness of the cosmos above. Cafe Terrace at Night is often considered a precursor to his later work, Starry Night, and remains a beloved example of Van Gogh’s ability to blend the everyday with the extraordinary.