Woman with White Cloth around her Head, Sitting on a Bench (1883; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands) by Vincent van Gogh

Woman with White Cloth around her Head, Sitting on a Bench - Vincent van Gogh - 1883; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with White Cloth around her Head, Sitting on a Bench
ArtistVincent van Gogh
Date1883; Haag / Den Haag / La Haye / The Hague, Netherlands
Mediumcharcoal,pencil,paper
Art MovementRealism
Current LocationKröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands

About Woman with White Cloth around her Head, Sitting on a Bench

The artwork titled “Woman with White Cloth around her Head, Sitting on a Bench,” created in 1883 by Vincent van Gogh, is a notable piece housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands. Crafted using charcoal and pencil on paper, this portrait exemplifies the Realism art movement. The work was completed in The Hague, Netherlands.

The artwork features a solitary woman, depicted with meticulous detail, sitting on a bench. Her head is wrapped in a white cloth, which contrasts starkly with her otherwise dark attire. The woman is portrayed in a moment of contemplation, with her hands clasped together on her lap. The muted tones and somber expression of the subject imbue the portrait with a profound sense of introspection and quiet dignity. The realistic rendering of her features and clothing highlights van Gogh’s skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through simple yet evocative means.

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