“Plaster Statuette of a Female Torso” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886 in Paris, France. The piece, executed using oil on canvas, is a part of the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the still life genre. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features a plaster statuette depicting a female torso. Rendered in hues of pale green and grey, the torso is placed against a muted, earthy background, which emphasizes the sculpture’s simple yet sensual form. The absence of the head and limbs directs the viewer’s attention solely to the body’s contours and texture. The brushstrokes are marked by Van Gogh’s typical vigorous and expressive style, which adds a dynamic quality to the otherwise static subject.
