Orphan Man with Long Overcoat, Glass and Handkerchief

Orphan Man with Long Overcoat, Glass and Handkerchief by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1882 ; Haag \/ Den Haag \/ La Haye \/ The Hague , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Kröller-Müller Museum
The painting titled Orphan Man with Long Overcoat, Glass and Handkerchief epitomizes a Realism style, capturing the somber mood of urban solitude. The artist masterfully employs pencil techniques to depict the textured paper background and the detailed features of the portrait of a melancholic man. Clad in a long overcoat and clutching a handkerchief, he holds a glass, suggesting reflection or thirst. The work's focus on human vulnerability offers a poignant, intimate glimpse into personal emotion.

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