The Smoker (Peasant) 1888

"The Smoker (Peasant)," painted in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh, depicts a close-up portrait of a man, likely a peasant farmer. The subject wears a blue hat and a brown jacket, and his face is filled with character, highlighted by his mustache and pipe. The painting exhibits van Gogh's signature thick brushstrokes, creating a vibrant texture on the canvas. The intense colors, particularly the blues, greens, and yellows, are characteristic of his post-impressionistic style, which aimed to capture the feeling and emotional impact of his subject rather than a realistic representation. "The Smoker (Peasant)" is currently on display at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.