The artwork, titled “Stocky Man,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 while he was in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered with chalk on paper, the piece is a product of the Realism art movement and falls within the genre of sketches and studies. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a stout man, drawn with bold, expressive strokes of chalk. The figure stands facing forward, depicted in a heavy coat and loose-fitting trousers, which emphasizes his robust form. The man’s posture, with arms extended outward, adds a dynamic element to the sketch. Van Gogh’s masterful use of chalk not only highlights the texture of the clothing but also brings a sense of volume and presence to the stocky figure. Despite the relatively simple medium, the drawing exudes a vitality and realism characteristic of Van Gogh’s early work, reflecting his meticulous attention to human form and expression.
