The artwork, titled “Sorrow,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. It is rendered with chalk and pencil on paper, classified under the Realism art movement. This piece, a nude painting, measures 44 x 28 cm and is currently held in a private collection.
“Sorrow” is an emotive portrayal of a woman in a vulnerable state, seated with her head resting on her forearm and knees drawn close to her body. The raw depiction of her figure, emphasized through the use of chalk and pencil, captures an intense moment of despair. The artwork’s minimalist background, combined with the detailed rendering of the subject, accentuates the melancholy and introspective mood. This somber tone is further reinforced by the subdued color palette and the poignant title inscribed on the artwork.
