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Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas)
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Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1767906 Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73x54.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View; Statuette de platre: Torse de femme, vue de face. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1887. 73 x 54.1cm.); Photo © Christies Images
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This print showcases Vincent van Gogh's "Plaster Statuette: Female Torso, Front View" painted in 1887. The oil on canvas artwork measures 73x54.1 cm and is part of a private collection. In this close-up shot, the viewer is drawn to the decapitated figure of a female torso, representing the agony and suffering that Van Gogh often depicted in his works. The missing arms and legs add to the sense of brokenness and disrepair. Van Gogh's post-impressionist style is evident in this piece, with its bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors against a blue background. The white plaster sculpture stands out against the dark ground, emphasizing its stark representation of human likeness. The artist's use of negative space creates an intense atmosphere as if capturing a moment frozen in time. Despite being headless and limbless, there is still a strong presence emanating from this fragmented figure. Through this artwork, Van Gogh explores themes of pain and vulnerability while showcasing his mastery of capturing emotion through paint. This neo-impressionist masterpiece invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of human existence and our capacity for resilience amidst suffering. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured every detail in this studio shot photograph, allowing art enthusiasts to appreciate Van Gogh's skillful portrayal even from afar.
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