Traditional Mississippi Paddle Steamer, in the style of van Gogh

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An oil painting in the distinct swirling, textured style of Vincent van Gogh depicts a large, white and blue paddle steamer named the "Louisiana Star" cruising down a winding river. The river, rendered in deep blues, greens, and ochres with heavy impasto brushstrokes, churns white foam around the large wooden paddle wheel at the stern of the boat. The stern features a blue sign with the name "LOUISIANA STAR" in bold yellow lettering, flanked by a blue flag with a white star and crescent. The multi-tiered riverboat is detailed with white railings, multiple decks filled with tiny figures of passengers and crew, and two tall, dark smokestacks decorated with gold crowns at their peaks. An American flag flies from the bow. The background shows a dense, rolling bank of trees painted in vibrant greens and yellows under a tumultuous, swirling night sky filled with glowing white and yellow stars and crescent shapes, all executed with thick, expressive paint application.