The artwork, titled “Portrait of a Man with a Skull Cap,” was created around 1887 by Vincent van Gogh in Paris, France. Executed in oil on canvas, this work is a notable example within the Post-Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism movements. Classified as a portrait genre, the piece is part of the collection housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, a man of substantial build is depicted wearing a grey skull cap and a similarly hued jacket. His visage, characterized by a thoughtful expression, is marked with a moustache and a slight flush on his cheeks, suggesting the warmth of life. The background is rendered in soft, vertical brushstrokes blending shades of blue and grey, providing a subtle yet distinct contrast to the man’s attire. Van Gogh’s technique demonstrates meticulous attention to the play of light and texture, emblematic of his stylistic approach during his Paris period.
