The artwork, titled “Standing Female Nude Seen from the Back,” is a pencil drawing on paper by Vincent van Gogh, created circa 1886 in Paris, France. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The drawing portrays a nude female figure standing and facing away from the viewer, with her back and posterior prominently displayed. The artist’s use of pencil on paper emphasizes the contours and shadows of the form, capturing the natural curvature and musculature of the female body with delicate, yet confident strokes. The background consists of sketchy lines, creating an aura that draws focus to the central figure. The composition reflects van Gogh’s keen interest in the human form and his ability to convey depth and realism through minimalistic yet expressive lines.
