1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
Head of a Man is a 1893 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Man, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.
The painting depicts a man's head, shown in profile. He has dark hair and a dark beard. The man is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar. The background of the painting is a light color. The man's face is rendered in bold brushstrokes, with visible texture from the paint. The overall effect is one of simplicity and directness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Vincent van Gogh.
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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