The artwork, titled “Old Man with a Stick,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. It is a pencil drawing on paper, representative of the Realism art movement, and falls within the genre of portraiture. This artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts an elderly man standing with a stick in hand. The figure is clothed in a dark, heavy overcoat and a hat, with facial features expressing a sense of weariness. The detailed pencil strokes capture the texture of the man’s coat and trousers, illustrating Van Gogh’s keen observation skills and his commitment to depicting the realities of life. The man’s stance and attire suggest a humble occupation or station in life, characteristic of the Realism movement that sought to portray everyday experiences and people with authenticity and honesty.
