Peasant Woman, Head
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"Peasant Woman, Head" is a compelling work from Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. This piece showcases van Gogh’s mastery of pencil and paper as he hones his skills in sketch and study of rural figures. The artwork likely originated as a preliminary chalk study, emphasizing realism and capturing the honest character of the peasant woman—an approach rooted in Realism. Van Gogh’s focus on everyday subjects reflects his dedication to portraying genuine life and character through simple, direct observation.
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