The artwork entitled “Skeleton” was created by Vincent van Gogh circa 1886 in Paris, France. Comprised of pencil on paper, this piece exemplifies the Post-Impressionism art movement and functions as a sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork presents a depiction of a skeletal figure leaning against a wall, executed with bold and expressive pencil lines. The skeletal anatomy is rendered with attention to detail, highlighting the contours of the bones and joints. In the background, there appears to be a small, abstract representation of a cat sitting on a windowsill, adding a sense of domesticity and depth to the composition. The overall tone is contemplative and somewhat somber, reflecting van Gogh’s profound engagement with subjects of mortality and the human condition.
