The artwork titled “Portrait possibly of Willemien van Gogh,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1881 in the Netherlands, is executed in pencil on paper. It belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the portrait genre. This piece is currently located in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork features a monochromatic likeness of a woman, capturing meticulous details of her facial features and clothing. The use of pencil provides a soft yet precise rendering, characteristic of Van Gogh’s early style. The subject wears attire indicative of the period, including a buttoned jacket and a patterned collar. The oval framing of the portrait adds a classical touch, concentrating the viewer’s attention on the subject’s face and upper torso. The shading techniques employed add depth and dimension, emphasizing the realism intended by the artist.
