Old World Portraits
Head of a Woman
Vincent van Gogh
A striking and atmospheric portrait by Vincent van Gogh, capturing a moment of quiet gravity with rich, textured brushwork.
Head of a Woman
Vincent van Gogh
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A somber and evocative portrait study from Van Gogh's Nuenen period, featuring a woman in a distinctive green cap.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with cooler, clearer color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1885 during his time in Nuenen, this work captures Van Gogh's early fascination with the local peasantry. The dark, earthy palette and bold, expressive brushwork exemplify his pre-Parisian style, emphasizing character and the rugged reality of rural life.
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