Man Polishing A Boot 1882

"Man Polishing A Boot" is a charcoal drawing created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882. The artwork depicts a man in a dark coat and cap, meticulously polishing his boot with a cloth. Van Gogh's signature style, characterized by expressive lines and bold strokes, is evident in the dynamic composition and the artist's focus on capturing the nuances of light and shadow. This drawing exemplifies van Gogh's early interest in depicting everyday scenes and the working class, themes that would become increasingly prominent in his later works.