Nude Woman Squatting Over a Basin (1887; Paris, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Nude Woman Squatting Over a Basin - Vincent van Gogh - 1887; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleNude Woman Squatting Over a Basin
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1887; Paris, France
Mediumpencil,paper
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationVan Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Nude Woman Squatting Over a Basin

The artwork titled “Nude Woman Squatting Over a Basin” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887 in Paris, France. Executed in pencil on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The artwork presents a nude woman in a squatting position over a basin, rendered with expressive pencil strokes. The setting is minimalistic yet intense, characterized by the stark lines and shadows that convey both the form of the woman and the surrounding space. The composition captures a moment of vulnerability and introspection, highlighting Van Gogh’s adeptness in depicting human form and emotion.

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