Head of a Young Peasant in a Peaked Cap
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
"Head of a Young Peasant in a Peaked Cap" is a compelling example from Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. This portrait captures the raw, honest expression of rural life, emphasizing Realism through vivid brushwork and earthy tones. Painted on canvas using oil paints, it highlights van Gogh’s masterful technique and his focus on portraying the character and dignity of ordinary people. The work exemplifies an intimate, humane approach typical of his early style.
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