“Man, Standing with Arms Folded” is an artwork by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh, created in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. This particular piece is a sketch and study rendered using chalk and pencil on paper, done in the Realism art movement style. The artwork remains in a private collection.
The artwork features a full-body sketch of a man standing with his arms folded. The subject is depicted in a relaxed yet contemplative pose, with his head slightly bowed and his gaze directed downward. The sketch is detailed, highlighting the wrinkles and folds in the man’s clothing, as well as the sturdy, worn nature of his shoes. Van Gogh’s adept use of chalk and pencil captures the textures and shadows, giving a lifelike quality to the figure. The background is left blank, directing the viewer’s entire focus to the man and his solemn stance.
