Head of a Man with a Hat, a Perspective Frame, and Other Sketches (1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France) by Vincent van Gogh

Head of a Man with a Hat, a Perspective Frame, and Other Sketches - Vincent van Gogh - 1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France

Artwork Information

TitleHead of a Man with a Hat, a Perspective Frame, and Other Sketches
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France
Mediumchalk,paper
Art MovementPost-Impressionism
Current LocationVan Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Head of a Man with a Hat, a Perspective Frame, and Other Sketches

The artwork titled “Head of a Man with a Hat, a Perspective Frame, and Other Sketches” is a chalk drawing on paper created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890, in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. This sketch belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and serves as a study piece within that genre. Presently, it is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The artwork features a head sketch of a man wearing a hat, rendered in expressive and fluid chalk lines. Surrounding the central figure are various other sketches, including a perspective frame and additional abstract forms. The use of chalk on paper lends a soft texture to the drawing, allowing the lines to convey motion and depth. The composition showcases van Gogh’s dedication to capturing form and perspective, demonstrating his meticulous approach to study and sketching.

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