Head of a Woman
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- c.1883 ; Haag \/ Den Haag \/ La Haye \/ The Hague , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Head of a Woman" is a compelling portrait that showcases Vincent van Gogh's mastery in capturing human emotion and character. Created with a combination of pencil, crayon, and paper, the artwork reflects Van Gogh’s interest in Realism by portraying the subject with raw honesty. As part of his extensive self-portrait collection—though this piece may depict another sitter—the piece emphasizes van Gogh’s focus on self-exploration, often using the mirror he employed to reproduce his own face, resulting in a distinctive, introspective quality.
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