Head of a Man, Bareheaded 1885

"Head of a Man, Bareheaded" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885. This artwork, currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, demonstrates van Gogh's mastery of expressive line and shading. The subject, a man with a somber expression, is rendered with bold strokes, highlighting the contours of the face and creating a sense of depth. This drawing exemplifies van Gogh's early style, characterized by a raw and emotional approach to portraiture, which would later evolve into the iconic brushstrokes of his mature work.