Mann putzt einen Stiefel
Vincent van Gogh, 1882
- Künstler
- Vincent van Gogh
- Datierung
- 1882
- Gattung
- Zeichnung
- Technik
- graphite and gray and black wash, heightened with white watercolor on wove paper, squared lightly with graphite
- Maße
- 48,9 × 28 cm
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The artwork depicts a man shown from head to toe, positioned standing and leaning slightly forward as he polishes a boot. His facial features are drawn with simple lines, and he wears a cap and a long coat. His hands are focused on the boot he is holding. The man's clothing is heavy and utilitarian. A small table or counter is visible on the left, with a few indistinct objects on it. The background consists of sketchy lines suggesting a simple interior setting. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic style using dark tones.