“Head of a Young Peasant in a Peaked Cap” is a portrait by Vincent van Gogh, completed in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. Utilizing oil on canvas as his medium, van Gogh infuses the artwork with the tenets of Realism. The painting is currently housed in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels.
The artwork portrays the head and shoulders of a young male peasant dressed in modest attire typical of the rural working class, complete with a peaked cap. Dominated by earthy tones and strong contrasts, van Gogh’s brushwork captures the texture and depth of the subject’s weathered face, reflecting both the hardships and the dignity of peasant life. The dark background draws the viewer’s focus entirely onto the figure, emphasizing his solemn gaze and the intricate details of his expression.
