Head of a Man
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- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- c.1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Head of a Man" is one of Vincent van Gogh's early portraits created during his formative years in 1881-1882. The artwork showcases van Gogh's skill in using Wash techniques to build up tone and depth on paper. The artist employed Chalk and Pencil for preliminary sketches, which he then refined with ink, demonstrating his interest in traditional Realism. This early work reflects van Gogh’s dedication to capturing human emotion and character through simple yet expressive means, marking the beginning of his artistic journey before he explored more vibrant styles.
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