Old World Portraits
Head of a Woman
Vincent van Gogh
A moody and textured early portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing the raw character of the sitter with bold, expressive brushwork.
Head of a Peasant Woman
Vincent van Gogh
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas, Millboard
A striking and soulful character study of a peasant woman, rendered in the rich, moody tones of Van Gogh's early period.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1885 during his time in Nuenen, this powerful portrait demonstrates Vincent van Gogh's early fascination with the dignity of working-class subjects. The dramatic contrast between the woman's weathered features and the luminous, voluminous white cap creates a compelling presence that anchors a space with historical depth.
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