Head of a Peasant Woman 1885

"Head of a Peasant Woman" is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, executed in 1885. This piece, with its dark background and minimal details, exemplifies van Gogh's early style, focusing on the raw emotions and harsh realities of peasant life. The woman's face, rendered in bold brushstrokes and thick paint, evokes a sense of weariness and resilience, reflecting the hardships of rural life.