1882
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Man Carrying a Basket, Facing Right is a 1882 graphite by Vincent van Gogh, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows an older man walking while carrying a large basket on one arm. His clothes are loose, and he wears a tall hat tilted slightly forward. The lines are quick and rough, with some shading to show his face and the folds in his jacket. The artist used simple shapes and bold strokes to show movement and texture. Notice how the basket looks almost like a shadow—just a few lines suggest its shape. Next, look up Gogh, Vincent van to see how he drew people in other sketches.
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
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