Art Analysis of Van Gogh's new work

 A Study for "Worn Out"

'Worn Out' drawing by Vincent van Gogh 

Description:

The work was created by the Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh during November 1882 and is believed to be one of Van Goghs Hague drawings, but this is the first time it has been displayed in a public museum - This particular piece of art is now displayed in Amsterdam, before it was owned by a private collector, but now he has decided to loan out the piece until January 2022.
The work depicts a sad elderly man sitting on a chair and is drawn on thick watercolor paper with a pencil, according to ArtNews.com

Analysis:

The whole mood of the drawing is pretty grim and sad, it seems like the Dutch master was trying to give the certain impression on how workers after hardships feel, but it should be noted that some of Van Gogh's works are in a similar technique and also using watercolors.
The analysis of the colors is the following, he uses a pencil, which are gray and different tones of it, by making the lines thicker and slimmer. It is very well visible of the creases of the man's pants. 

I do not think it is a contradicting work in any way, since it depicts the harsh reality of an everyday workers and the colors are exactly perfect to strengthen this depiction.
Of course I would like to own a piece of art from the great Dutch master, but I am not sure this would be the work I would go for, I am a bigger fan of the Starry night or the Sunflowers.

Sources:

Villa, A. (2021, September 16). Newly discovered van Gogh drawing to go on display in Amsterdam. ARTnews.com. Retrieved September 17, 2021, from https://www.artnews.com/art-news/market/van-gogh-drawing-worn-out-amsterdam-1234604103/.

Corder, M. (2021, September 16). 'New' Van Gogh drawing to go on display in AMSTERDAM MUSEUM. CTVNews. Retrieved September 17, 2021, from https://www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/new-van-gogh-drawing-to-go-on-display-in-amsterdam-museum-1.5587804




Comments

  1. Karey S20 September 2021 at 00:45

    Great post Roberts! Just like you stated in your post, Van Gogh's use of lines and their thickness definitely help portray grief and exhaustion. I also admired the fact that Van Gogh didn't use many colors at all to help takeaway the emotion from the drawing. Van Gogh's heavy-handed refinement on the worker's uniform and shoes gave the appearance of dirt and grime as well.

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  2. Filip Fornåå Svensson20 September 2021 at 12:29

    Good morning Roberts,

    Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists of all time and I was excited to read about your analysis about this art work. After reading, I had the same impression of the emotions that it express. Sad, and I believe I mostly get this impression because of the different shades of grey and black that are used in the art.

    Great points on Van Gogh's lines being either thicker or thinner. And yeah, who would not like to own a piece from this legend?

    Great post and have a good week.

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  3. Markuss Komuls20 September 2021 at 22:19

    Hello Roberts,

    You picked a great piece for this week’s blog. I agree with you that this work is not contradicting. I also agree with you that the colors are perfect to show the harsh reality and struggle of a hardworking man. Picking bright colors for this work would not express the same emotion.

    I think you were spot on when describing this work by Van Gogh. I also liked you giving background information about the owner of this piece loaning it out for people to see. Keep up the good work on your assignments. Great post!

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  4. Garrett20 September 2021 at 23:06

    Hi Roberts,

    You did a great job dissecting the art piece and explaining your interpretation of the piece. Van Gogh's name is very well known in the art world so to see this piece was very refreshing to me. As you mentioned in your analysis, i also see in this drawing a harsh reality of how many people in society work long and hard days and do not necessary get a fair return. I see emotions of frustration, fatigue, and depression as the man is hunched over with the look of defeat.

    I wonder how much a piece of this fame would go for in an auction as it seems as though it is priceless. Great post.

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