Head of a Woman
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1886 ; Antwerp , Belgium
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Head of a Woman" by Vincent van Gogh exemplifies his expressive Post-impressionism style, capturing raw emotion through bold brushwork and vibrant colors. As part of his sketch and study process, Van Gogh often used chalk for initial outlines before applying thick, impassioned paint. This portrait, like many of his paper studies, reveals his intense focus on capturing the human face, often referencing his own self-portraits. While ostensibly a study of a woman's visage, it also reflects his broader exploration of identity and emotion within his works.
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