Seated Woman 1885

"Seated Woman" is a pencil drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885, and now located in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The artwork depicts a woman wearing a cap and seated with her hands clasped in her lap. This simple, yet powerful portrait is characteristic of van Gogh's use of strong lines and expressive shading, highlighting the subject's form and creating a sense of depth. The drawing captures the artist's fascination with ordinary people, reflecting his interest in depicting the lives of the working class.