“Orphan Man with Long Overcoat and Umbrella, Seen from the Back” is an artwork created by the eminent artist Vincent van Gogh in 1882. This piece was executed in The Hague, Netherlands, employing pencil on paper as the medium. The artwork is classified under the Realism movement, and it belongs to the portrait genre.
The artwork presents a solitary figure viewed from behind, wearing a long overcoat and holding an umbrella. The man appears to be of modest means, suggested by the careful detailing of his attire, which includes a hat. The artist skillfully uses pencil strokes to render the textures of the coat and the folds of the fabric, capturing a sense of realism and simplicity. The overall mood of the piece evokes solitude and contemplation, typical of the Realist approach that focuses on depicting everyday life with honesty and precision.
