1892
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
Head of a peasant is a 1892 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Man, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.
This painting shows the head of a man. He is wearing a dark hat and coat, and his face is turned slightly to the right. The background is a muted greenish-gray color. The man's features are rendered in thick, heavy brushstrokes, giving the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. His eyes are cast downward, and his expression is somber. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds depth and drama to the image. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
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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