Man Polishing a Boot

Vincent van Gogh, 1882

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.
Artista
Vincent van Gogh
Fecha
1882
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
graphite and gray and black wash, heightened with white watercolor on wove paper, squared lightly with graphite
Medidas
48,9 × 28 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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.

Vincent van Gogh