Plaster Cast of a Woman's Torso by Vincent van Gogh. An oil painting depicting a white plaster cast of a female torso seen from the back, set against a soft, textured blue background.

Plaster Cast of a Woman's Torso

Vincent van Gogh

1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A serene study of form and light, this painting captures a sculptural plaster torso in muted, ethereal tones.

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Where it works

An airy, quiet work in slate and softened gray tones — keeps a formal wall from feeling heavy.

Often works in
Bedroom · Office · Study
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Reads easily in vertical wall spaces
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Color notes
Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1887 during his transformative years in Paris, Vincent van Gogh's study of a plaster cast demonstrates his emerging mastery of light and color. The soft blue background and delicate, rhythmic brushwork emphasize the sculptural contours of the torso, creating a piece that balances academic rigor with a deeply atmospheric, modern sensibility.

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