Plaster Cast of a Woman's Torso

The painting titled Plaster Cast of a Woman's Torso, is a painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1887. This artwork, housed in the Van Gogh Museum, measures 0.24 meters in width and 0.325 meters in height. The painting depicts a plaster cast of a woman's torso set against a muted, earthy background. The torso is rendered in shades of gray and green, with subtle hints of purple, suggesting the cool, smooth texture of plaster. The figure is positioned slightly off-center, drawing the viewer's eye to its graceful curves and the play of light and shadow on its surface. The background is rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and depth.