The artwork titled “Nude Woman, Half-Length” is a piece created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, during his time in The Hague, Netherlands. This pencil-on-paper depiction, aligned with the Realism art movement, falls within the genre of nude painting (nu). The artwork is presently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork captures a contemplative mood as it portrays a half-length image of a nude woman. The woman is rendered with careful attention to detail, emphasizing the natural contours and textures of the human form. With a gaze that seems distant and introspective, the subject exhibits a quiet dignity. The rendering with pencil showcases the artist’s precision and mastery, creating a sense of three-dimensionality and depth. The interplay of light and shadow is skilfully manipulated to accentuate the anatomical features and the delicate nuances of the figure, drawing the viewer into a reflective observation of the serene subject.
