Torso of Venus 1886

"Torso of Venus" is a charcoal drawing created by Vincent van Gogh in 1886. The artwork depicts a headless statue of Venus, a Roman goddess of love and beauty, standing on a pedestal. Van Gogh's signature thick, dark strokes are used to define the curves of the statue, creating a sense of volume and depth. Currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the artwork offers insight into Van Gogh's exploration of form and light through the study of classical sculpture.