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Head of a Peasant Woman, Facing Right, 1884 (pen and black ink
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Head of a Peasant Woman, Facing Right, 1884 (pen and black ink
987516 Head of a Peasant Woman, Facing Right, 1884 (pen and black ink, brush and gray wash over pencil) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 15.9x10.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Peasant Woman, Facing Right. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash over pencil. Drawn in 1884. 15.9 x 10.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22523574
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1880s 1884 Black Ink Brush Bust Length Dark Destitute Face To Face Facing Gogh Vincent Van 1853 1890 Gray Wash Grey Wash Hardship In Ink Ink Drawing Interaction Neo Impressionist Opressed Over Pencil Post Impressionism Quarter Length Social Commentary Social Issues Third Class Van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh Wash Woman Alone Apparel Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Post Impressionist Traditional Costume
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This print captures the essence of Vincent van Gogh's "Head of a Peasant Woman, Facing Right" from 1884. The artwork, created with pen and black ink, brush and gray wash over pencil, showcases the artist's masterful technique and his ability to convey emotion through his subjects. In this portrait-style piece, we see a female peasant woman depicted in quarter length. Her head and shoulders are prominently featured as she gazes off to the right. The dark tones used by van Gogh evoke a sense of poverty and destitution that was prevalent during the late 19th century. The woman's traditional costume is meticulously detailed, showcasing her ethnic origin and social status. She wears a headdress that adds an air of traditionality to her appearance. This portrayal highlights the hardships faced by individuals in lower social classes during this time period. Van Gogh's use of gray wash adds depth to the drawing while also emphasizing the woman's features. The fine lines created with pen bring out intricate details such as wrinkles on her face, further conveying a sense of struggle and hardship. Overall, this thought-provoking artwork serves as both a visual representation of societal issues during its time and an example of van Gogh's unique post-impressionist style. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as poverty, oppression, and human resilience in the face of adversity.
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