Head of a Brabant Peasant Woman with Dark Cap 1885

Vincent van Gogh's *Head of a Brabant Peasant Woman with Dark Cap* (1885) is a striking example of his use of bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The painting, currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands, depicts a woman's profile, her face obscured by a large, dark cap. Van Gogh, known for his depictions of rural life, captures the stoicism and strength of a peasant woman in this portrait, highlighting the simple beauty of everyday life in the Brabant region of the Netherlands.