Grayish painted study of a plaster cast of a woman's figure with arms raised, standing on a round pedestal against a muted background.

Plaster Cast of a Woman's Torso

A pale, grayish painted study of a plaster cast of a female figure, arms raised behind the head and body turned slightly, standing on a rounded pedestal. Soft, loose brushwork in cool gray and ochre fills the background, with the figure rendered in faint lines and light tones.

Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date: 1887
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Source: Wikimedia Commons / Wikidata
Size: 2865 × 4000 px

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Public domain · Vincent van Gogh died 1890 and the work dates by 1887; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Vincent van Gogh, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

19th century 1880s 1887 sketch nude figure painting female figure academic drawing pedestal classical sculpture sculpture study plaster cast muted palette grey tones