“A Carpenter with Apron” is a pencil on paper artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, during his time in The Hague, Netherlands. This portrait, belonging to the Realism art movement, depicts a carpenter donning an apron. The piece is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork presents a figure of a carpenter standing upright, characterized by his traditional work attire. Clad in an apron, the subject is holding a tool in his hands, embodying the essence of his trade. The realism style is evident through the meticulous detailing of the attire and the figure’s posture, providing a glimpse into the life and work of a carpenter in the late 19th century. The monochromatic scheme, achieved through precise pencil strokes, accentuates the simplicity yet thoroughness of the figure’s representation.
