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Plaster Statuette of a Female Torso

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In this remarkable piece, the sculpted female torso stands out against a turbulent blue backdrop that evokes a sense of serenity yet hints at emotional depth. The figure, rendered in a soft white plaster, is accentuated by delicate brushwork that suggests both strength and vulnerability. The gentle curves of the torso create a rhythm, leading the viewer’s eye along its lines, almost as if it breathes with life. One can feel the artist’s touch, lingering softly upon the surface, capturing a tender yet powerful essence.

Each detail—the rounded shoulders, the swell of the hips—speaks eloquently of femininity and form. The subtle play of light and shadow enhances the sculpture's three-dimensionality, adding a dimension that seems to whisper tales of existence. This piece does not merely represent its subject; it marries the physical with the emotional, reflected in the artist's nuanced handling of color and texture. One cannot help but be drawn into an intimate dialogue with it, contemplating not just the beauty of the form, but also the deeper themes of identity and presence that emerge from the simplicity of its design.

Plaster Statuette of a Female Torso

Vincent van Gogh

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Created:

1887

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4434 × 6054 px
540 × 730 mm

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