Portrait of a Peasant (Patience Escalier)
1888
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1888
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This painting shows a man with a yellow hat and a blue jacket. He has a white shirt and a dark tie. The background is dark blue. The man's face is painted with thick brushstrokes, and his eyes are looking straight ahead. The overall effect is one of simplicity and directness. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up Vincent van Gogh.
