Head of an Old Man 1885

This charcoal drawing, "Head of an Old Man" by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885, is a striking example of the artist's expressive style. Van Gogh's use of bold, swirling lines captures the texture of the old man's beard and wrinkles, emphasizing his age and wisdom. The subject, shown in profile, holds a pipe in his mouth, a common motif in Van Gogh's work that suggests the simple lives of the working class people he often depicted. This drawing, though relatively small, is a powerful testament to Van Gogh's skill as a draftsman and his ability to convey emotion through line and form.