Sorrowing Woman

Sorrowing Woman by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1887 ; Paris , France
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
Location
Van Gogh Museum
Vincent van Gogh's Sorrowing Woman (1887), created in Paris, exemplifies his exploration of Realism through expressive pencil work. This sketch and study was drawn on paper, capturing emotional depth and raw human vulnerability. Though less known than his oil paintings, this piece demonstrates van Gogh’s ability to convey profound sorrow with simple lines, emphasizing his interest in human emotion and psychological insight during his early artistic development.

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