Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap 1885

Vincent van Gogh's 1885 painting "Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap" depicts a woman’s profile against a dark background, her face illuminated with warm tones. The artist’s use of thick impasto and visible brushstrokes gives the painting a textured surface, characteristic of his post-impressionist style. The woman's pensive expression and the simplicity of the composition contribute to the painting's somber and introspective mood. The work captures the essence of working-class life in the rural areas of the Netherlands, a common theme in Van Gogh's early career.