The artwork, titled “Young Man with a Pipe,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1884 in Nuenen, Netherlands. Executed using pencil and watercolor on paper, this portrait belongs to the Realism art movement. The piece is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features a side profile of a young man, seemingly deep in contemplation, as he smokes a pipe. The man’s attire, including a cap and perhaps a coat with buttons, is rendered with a bold yet detailed approach using pencil and watercolor techniques. The choice of muted colors underscores the subdued and introspective mood of the portrait. The background is relatively plain, drawing the observer’s focus entirely on the young man and his contemplative expression. The skilled application of shading and texture showcases Van Gogh’s gradual mastery of capturing human character and emotion.
