Peasant Woman, Head

Peasant Woman, Head by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
Location
Van Gogh Museum
"Peasant Woman, Head" is part of Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series, created between 1881 and 1885. This work exemplifies his early exploration of Realism and his interest in capturing everyday life. Van Gogh often used paper for preliminary sketch and study purposes, sometimes employing chalk for early outlines. This piece reflects his focus on portraying peasant characters with an honest and unembellished approach, emphasizing raw emotion and simplicity.

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