Peasant Woman, Head

Peasant Woman, Head by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
c.1884 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
"Peasant Woman, Head" is a work from Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. This piece likely began as a sketch and study on paper, using a combination of pencil and ink to capture the detailed features and textures of the peasant woman’s face. Van Gogh’s focus on realism and everyday subject matter reflects his interest in Realism, emphasizing the raw humanity of his subjects. The work demonstrates his skill in developing studies that explore character and emotion through simple yet powerful visuals.

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