Artwork
Head of a Man with a Pipe
Head of a Man with a Pipe is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vincent van Gogh. It is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Head of a Man with a Pipe is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, held at the Kröller-Müller Museum. It is a portrait of a man rendered in a bold and expressive style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man wearing a cap and a red scarf, smoking a pipe. His facial expression is captured in a moment of apparent speech, with his eyes directed to the right and mouth slightly open.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick brushstrokes and vivid colors, particularly in the rendering of the subject's face. The background is a mix of green and gray hues, treated with a similar expressive freedom.
History & Provenance
Although dated 1893, the painting is actually from an earlier period in Van Gogh's career, as he died in 1890. It is associated with the Realism movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
