The artwork, “Seated Woman” by Vincent van Gogh, was created in 1887 in Paris, France. It is executed in pencil on paper and belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. Categorized as a sketch and study, this piece is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a woman in a seated position, rendered with expressive and deliberate pencil strokes. The figure’s posture is contemplative, and the sketch’s simplicity highlights Van Gogh’s keen attention to form and anatomy. The nuanced shading and use of line convey a sense of depth and dimensionality, characteristic of Van Gogh’s draughtsmanship during his Paris period. The paper shows signs of aging, with a patina that adds a historical texture to the piece, further emphasizing its status as an early study by the artist.
