1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
Dominant colour
Head of a Woman (KM 111.262) is a 1893 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting White People, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.
This painting shows the head and shoulders of a woman, turned slightly to her right. She is wearing a dark hood that casts a shadow over much of her face. Her eyes are looking directly at the viewer, and her mouth is set in a neutral expression. The painting is done in a bold, expressive style, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The woman's face is rendered in warm, golden tones, while the hood and background are darker and cooler. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face. To learn 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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