The artwork “Head of a Brabant Peasant Woman with Dark Cap” by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized as a portrait. This piece is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork captures the profile of a peasant woman from Brabant, depicted with a dark cap. The woman’s visage is marked by a sense of solemnity and dignity, characterized by the use of dark and earthy tones that reflect van Gogh’s style during his time in Nuenen. The background, painted in muted, pale colors, contrasts with the darker hues of the woman’s face and cap, drawing attention to her contemplative expression. The strong contrasts and meticulous brushwork present in this piece are indicative of van Gogh’s dedication to portraying the harsh realities and inner strength of the rural poor during this period.
