Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853-1890) - Plaster Statuette, a Rose and Two Novels (1887) – (Oil on canvas. Kröller-Müller Museum) - - In 1886, Van Gogh traveled to Paris to explore emerging artistic movements under the guidance and continued support of his brother Theo van Gogh, an art dealer. Vincent stayed in Theo’s apartment on Rue Laval until a larger apartment could be acquired. For four months, Van Gogh studied with Fernand Cormon, painting plaster casts, live nude models and props available at Cormon’s studio.