The artwork entitled “Farmer” by the artist Theo van Doesburg, created in the year 1910, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a profile view of a male figure, presumably a farmer, characterized by a broad and warm smile. The man is dressed in a simple coat, suggestive of humble origins. The portrait is rendered in a monochromatic palette, employing a fine use of shading and cross-hatching that brings depth and texture to the figure’s features. The background is minimally detailed, bringing full attention to the subject and accentuating the expressive contours of his face. This piece captures the emotional and expressive intensity that is emblematic of the Expressionist movement.
