Study: Van Gogh's Starry Night depicts real 1889 sky over France

South Korean researchers reconstructed the sky over France in 1889 and identified the Moon, Venus, and a star cluster in Van Gogh's painting, suggesting it depicts a real astronomical scene rather than an imaginary one. The finding is based on astronomical modeling and art analysis, but the artist's intent remains uncertain. This adds to art-historical knowledge but has no direct market or geopolitical impact.

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