@m.s.rau_: A striking and evocative example of Vincent van Gogh’s early portraiture, Tête de paysanne à la coiffe blanche showcases the artists’ powerful ability to capture both the likeness and the essence of his sitters. Rendered in thick, deliberate brushstrokes, van Gogh paints his sitter with an unbroken forward gaze. This work comes from a pivotal moment in van Gogh’s artistic journey. In 1883, van Gogh returned to his family’s home in Nuenen begrudgingly, though the new setting soon renewed his artistic vigor and sense of purpose. Turning toward portraiture, van Gogh sought to portray the local peasants not as an outsider viewing them as a spectacle, but rather from a place of empathy. Van Gogh’s portraits rendered these locals with dignity and expressive individuality. Poignant and intimate, Tête de paysanne à la coiffe blanche immortalizes an ordinary local Nuenen woman in a deeply stirring, emotional way. View more details on our website. 31-7244 #fineart #vangogh #vincentvangogh #artgallery #arthistory

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