Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap 1885

Vincent van Gogh's "Head of a Peasant Woman with Dark Cap" (1885) is a poignant portrait of a working-class woman, captured with the artist's characteristic thick brushstrokes and expressive use of color. The woman's face is rendered with both sensitivity and realism, her weathered features and worn clothing suggesting a life of hard labor. The dark background emphasizes the subject's presence and the intensity of her gaze, creating a compelling and evocative image. This painting exemplifies van Gogh's fascination with the lives of ordinary people and his commitment to representing their struggles and dignity.