Pianist 1887

Vincent van Gogh’s "Pianist" is a charcoal drawing created in 1887, which depicts a musician seated at a piano. This quick sketch, housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, captures a fleeting moment in time. Characterized by short, parallel lines and a gestural style, the artwork showcases Van Gogh’s distinctive approach to portraying movement and energy. Despite its unfinished nature, "Pianist" exemplifies Van Gogh's characteristic style, which he would further develop in later paintings.