night

The night has inspired artists for centuries, a mysterious and fascinating subject full of profound concepts and ideas. The enchanting nature of the moon has often been personified as feminine. As the sun sets and the sky darkens, a myriad of stars fill the sky, punctuating the darkness with tiny luminous dots that sparkle for eternity. However it's not only night owls that appreciate the stars and night sky, this phenomenon literally guides our daily lives, and is an endless source of inspiration for artists.  


Artists haven't stopped observing and learning how to depict the night sky in their works. Amongst them is French photographerRoger Schall, who thrived during the outbreak of the Leica and Rolleiflex cameras in the late 20s. A contemporary of Doisneau, Brassai and even Cartier-Bresson, Schall's fly-on-the-wall technique rapidly gained him recognition and attention from the biggest newspaper editors. His little photography studio transformed into a an authentic photography agency, and went on to have his work printed in magazines across the globe. Waiting until the sun had set, Paris at night became his favourite subject. Adopting a neutral perspective, he let his device loose on the city; capturing forgotten alleyways, shops, and monuments, immortalising the Parisian nighttime in a photograph.

Artsper and its partner galeries have selected the most beautiful nocturnal works for you. So before going to bed, during an all-nighter, at midnight or at sunrise; explore the unlimited boundaries of night and day.

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Painting, Night city, Narek Qochunc

Night city

Narek Qochunc

Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$280

Painting, Sydney, Nelson Fabiano

Sydney

Nelson Fabiano

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

$5,953

Print, Reste, Philippe Matine

Reste

Philippe Matine

Print - 90 x 140 x 4.5 cm Print - 35.4 x 55.1 x 1.8 inch

$546

Print, Camaro, Philippe Matine

Camaro

Philippe Matine

Print - 70 x 140 x 4.5 cm Print - 27.6 x 55.1 x 1.8 inch

$523

Print, Ce soir, Philippe Matine

Ce soir

Philippe Matine

Print - 100 x 140 x 4.5 cm Print - 39.4 x 55.1 x 1.8 inch

$558

Painting, Night lights, Joe Lasker

Night lights

Joe Lasker

Painting - 40.6 x 58.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 16 x 23 x 2 inch

$2,000

Painting, Moon over Arno, Rob Buntin

Moon over Arno

Rob Buntin

Painting - 114 x 146 x 2 cm Painting - 44.9 x 57.5 x 0.8 inch

$6,548

Painting, Mon coeur, Nelson Fabiano

Mon coeur

Nelson Fabiano

Painting - 81 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$4,762

Painting, Roma, Max Rodeo

Roma

Max Rodeo

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$3,333

Painting, City lights, MKate

City lights

MKate

Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$400

Painting, Journey II, Sona Adalyan

Journey II

Sona Adalyan

Painting - 30 x 40 x 1.8 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.7 inch

$298

Painting, Night Street, Iryna

Night Street

Iryna

Painting - 100 x 70 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.2 inch

$5,834

Photography, Car A, Nicholas Winter

Car A

Nicholas Winter

Photography - 70 x 70 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$2,143

Photography, Fence 18, Nicholas Winter

Fence 18

Nicholas Winter

Photography - 40 x 40 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$1,167

Photography, House 5, Nicholas Winter

House 5

Nicholas Winter

Photography - 40 x 40 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$1,167

Photography, House D, Nicholas Winter

House D

Nicholas Winter

Photography - 70 x 70 cm Photography - 27.6 x 27.6 inch

$2,143

Photography, House 15, Nicholas Winter

House 15

Nicholas Winter

Photography - 40 x 40 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$1,167

Photography, Venice #6, William Stewart

Venice #6

William Stewart

Photography - 60 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$424

Photography, Yurakucho, Mirei

Yurakucho

Mirei

Photography - 20 x 27 cm Photography - 7.9 x 10.6 inch

$417

Photography, No Diving, Charly Desoubry

No Diving

Charly Desoubry

Photography - 50 x 90 x 0.5 cm Photography - 19.7 x 35.4 x 0.2 inch

$714

Photography, Vague 7, Carlos Arriagada

Vague 7

Carlos Arriagada

Photography - 60 x 90 x 0.1 cm Photography - 23.6 x 35.4 x 0 inch

$2,143

Photography, Night walks, Claude Billès

Night walks

Claude Billès

Photography - 60 x 110 x 2 cm Photography - 23.6 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch

$2,262

Photography, Pawn Shop, Charly Desoubry

Pawn Shop

Charly Desoubry

Photography - 50 x 90 x 0.5 cm Photography - 19.7 x 35.4 x 0.2 inch

$714

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