The artwork, “Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap,” is a portrait created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 while he was in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered using oil on canvas, this piece exemplifies the Realism art movement and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork depicts the profile of a peasant woman, characterized by her dark cap and somber expression. The woman’s head is slightly bowed, and her features are accentuated by the interplay of light and shadow, which highlights the contours of her face and her weathered skin. The dark, muted color palette employed by van Gogh enhances the rustic and humble nature of the subject, providing a poignant commentary on the lives of the working class during that era. The meticulous brushwork and the depth of detail in the woman’s cap and facial lines exemplify van Gogh’s early style, emphasizing realism and emotional depth.
