Carpenter

Carpenter by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1882 ; Haag \/ Den Haag \/ La Haye \/ The Hague , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
Vincent van Gogh’s Carpenter is a compelling sketch and study that exemplifies his mastery of Realism. Created primarily using pencil on paper, it captures the detailed figure of a carpenter immersed in his work. As part of van Gogh’s list of drawings, this piece is chronologically ordered and contributes to the broader understanding of his artistic development. Dating such works often relies on Jan Hulsker’s catalogue, though precise dating remains challenging due to van Gogh’s dynamic style.

Related artworks

Explore emotions for this artwork