Seated Woman

"Seated Woman" by Vincent van Gogh exemplifies his approach to Realism through expressive color and vigorous brushstrokes, emphasizing internal feelings over physical accuracy. Van Gogh, living during the Impressionist era, shifted focus from mere imitation to conveying emotional depth. This painting likely originated as a sketch and study on paper, where he explored form and emotion with a pencil. Van Gogh's textured brushwork highlights the subject's inner life, illustrating his method of personal connection with his models rather than classical accuracy.