1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
Dominant colour
Head of a Woman is a 1893 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Woman, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.
This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted in profile. She is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a dark dress and a head covering that casts a shadow over her face. The background of the painting is a muted color. The woman's features are rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. Her eyes are cast downward, and her mouth is set in a serious expression. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, 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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