Girl with a Shawl 1883

"Girl with a Shawl" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1883, and currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The artwork depicts a young girl, likely a peasant, from the side, with her face partially obscured by a shawl. The use of charcoal, with its dark shades and expressive strokes, reflects Van Gogh's distinctive style during this period, emphasizing the somber mood and creating a sense of depth and texture. This drawing exemplifies Van Gogh's early fascination with capturing the lives of ordinary people, and the raw beauty he found in their everyday existence.