“Head of a Man with Cap” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. This piece, rendered in chalk on paper, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts the profile of a man wearing a cap, captured with brisk and deliberate strokes. The man’s facial features are accentuated through adept shading, emphasizing the robust and rugged lines of his face. The use of chalk allows for subtle gradations in tone, conveying a realistic depth and texture. The simplicity of the medium and the immediacy of the lines focus the viewer’s attention on the subject’s character and expression. The entire composition exudes a somber and contemplative mood, characteristic of van Gogh’s studies during this period.
