The artwork titled “Head of a Peasant Woman with Greenish Lace Cap” is an oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. The painting is part of the Realism art movement and serves as a portrait genre. Its dimensions are 37.5 by 28 cm. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts an elderly peasant woman characterized by her worn, wrinkled face and expressive eyes, evoking a sense of hardship and resilience. She is adorned with a greenish lace cap that frames her face, contrasting with the dark, somber background. The use of broad and deliberate brushstrokes accentuates the texture of her skin and the folds of her cap, capturing the essence of rural life and the stoic dignity of the subject. The muted color palette, dominated by earthy tones and dark shades, underscores the realistic portrayal of the peasant woman’s stoic demeanor. This painting is a profound representation of van Gogh’s empathy towards the peasant class and his ability to convey deep emotional and social narratives through portraiture.
