Seated Man with a Moustache and Cap 1886

Vincent van Gogh’s “Seated Man with a Moustache and Cap” is a charcoal drawing created in 1886. The drawing is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and depicts a seated man in profile wearing a cap and jacket. Van Gogh’s rapid strokes and emphasis on the sitter’s posture create a feeling of movement and depth in this dynamic work. The drawing is a prime example of the artist’s use of line and shadow to capture the essence of his subject.