Plaster Statuette of a Horse (1886)

Painted during his Paris years, Plaster Statuette of a Horse captures van Gogh between transformation and control — a moment where he traded countryside light for the muted rigor of the studio. The horse, rendered in shades of clay, ivory, and ash, stands both fragile and immovable, a quiet echo of the artist himself learning discipline before passion would take over. Within an UpperPin interior, this work feels deeply human — the kind of piece that grounds a space rather than decorates it. Its neutral palette complements contemporary architecture, and its story of effort and endurance adds emotional gravity to rooms built on calm. Whether displayed above a console in a living room, a minimalist workspace, or a design-led hotel suite, it reminds us that art is not always about color or spectacle — sometimes it’s about the stillness between gestures.