The artwork titled “Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap,” created in 1885 by Vincent van Gogh in Nunen/Nuenen, Netherlands, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. This work is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts the profile of a peasant woman adorned with a dark cap, illuminated by a warm, subtle light. Her face is rendered with solemn expressions, emphasizing the earnest and humble nature often associated with the peasant class. The background is dark and muted, drawing focus to the woman’s features and the quiet dignity that Van Gogh captures through his meticulous brushwork. The use of earthy tones highlights the simplicity and earnestness of the subject, adhering to the realism movement’s emphasis on depicting everyday life with authenticity and respect.
