Study for Reclining Female Nude
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1887 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Study for Reclining Female Nude" is an early sketch and study by Vincent van Gogh, showcasing his developing talent within the Post-impressionism movement. Created using pencil on paper, the work captures van Gogh’s exploration of form and anatomy, serving as a precursor to his more refined paintings. As one of his sketch and study pieces, it exemplifies his approach to capturing the human figure through preliminary studies, which significantly influenced his later, fully realized paintings.
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