“Part of a Portrait of Anthon van Rappard,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1884 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is a pencil sketch on paper belonging to the Realism art movement. This genre of artwork is categorized as a sketch and study and is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork captures a male subject in a pensive demeanor. The artist’s adept use of pencil renders intricate detail, emphasizing the subject’s facial features and the texture of his hair, while employing shading techniques to impart depth and dimension. The background is minimally sketched, highlighting Van Gogh’s focus on the subject’s expression and form. The subtle nuances in pencil strokes exhibit the artist’s skill and precision, bringing forth a sense of realism and emotive introspection.
