Orphan Man Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)

The illustration shows an elderly, bald man hunched over in a chair, clutching his head in his hands. His body is slumped, and his clothes appear worn and patched, suggesting poverty or hardship. He is sitting on a simple wooden chair, which is slightly tilted. The background is stark, with hints of a brick wall and a table with some papers on it. The overall tone of the drawing is somber and melancholic.
The title, Orphan Man, and the visual cues of the mans posture and attire strongly suggest themes of loneliness, despair, and perhaps the weight of a difficult life. The hunching posture and the covering of his head can be interpreted as a gesture of grief, shame, or a desire to shut out the world. The worn clothes and the sparse setting further evoke a sense of isolation and struggle. The drawing could be seen as a personification of destitution and a commentary on the forgotten or marginalized members of society.