The artwork, titled “Bent Figure of a Woman,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 while he was in The Hague, Netherlands. The medium utilized for this piece includes pencil, sepia, and paper, and it belongs to the Realism art movement. Classified under the genre of portrait, this artwork vividly captures the essence of its subject.
The artwork depicts a contemplative woman seated on a wooden chair, her posture bent forward with her head resting on her hand. Her attire appears to be a simple dress with a headscarf tied around her head, portraying a moment of introspection. The intricate details in the shading and the nuanced strokes exhibit Vincent van Gogh’s deftness in capturing human emotion and the subtleties of the human figure. The background, composed of textured lines, enhances the depth and focus on the woman, directing the viewer’s attention to her pensive state.
