Head of a Fisherman with a Sou'wester

"Head of a Fisherman with a Sou'wester" exemplifies Van Gogh's exploration of Realism through his diverse drawings. Crafted using Pencil and Ink on Paper, the work showcases Van Gogh’s mastery of Watercolor techniques and Wash layers to depict textures and tones. While mainly a portrait of a fisherman, the piece captures the rugged, honest character of rural life, reflecting his attention to everyday subjects and his skill in conveying emotion through simple media. The drawing is part of Van Gogh’s extensive, though incompletely documented, body of work with dating predominantly based on Jan Hulsker’s catalogue.