The artwork titled “Standing Female Nude Seen from the Side,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886, is a pencil drawing on paper. Originating from Antwerp, Belgium, during van Gogh’s post-impressionist phase, this piece belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu). It forms part of the collection housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork beautifully captures the form of a standing nude female from a side view. Rendered with meticulous attention to anatomy, the figure is depicted with realistic volume and contour through precise pencil strokes. Her stance is both natural and expressive, with her arms raised above her head, hair gathered in her hands, and an introspective posture that draws the viewer’s contemplation toward her serene elegance. The soft shading and detailed line work reflect van Gogh’s keen observational skills and technical proficiency in drawing, presenting a harmonious balance between realism and artistic interpretation.
