The artwork titled “Plaster Torso of a Woman, Seen from the Side” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 while he was in Antwerp, Belgium. Executed in pencil on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism movement and represents a sketch and study genre. The artwork is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a meticulous and detailed rendering of a plaster torso of a woman, viewed from the side. The simplicity of the pencil medium allows for the study of form and shadow, manifesting van Gogh’s profound interest in anatomical accuracy and realism. The contours and shading effectively highlight the curvature and structure of the torso, emphasizing the artist’s dedication to exploring the human form through his precise and deliberate lines.
