Peasant with a Stick

"Peasant with a Stick" is a notable work from Vincent van Gogh’s Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. This sketch and study captures a rural peasant holding a stick, emphasizing the raw, honest depiction characteristic of Realism. Van Gogh often used paper as his sketching surface, experimenting with materials like chalk for preliminary outlines. The piece reflects his deep interest in portraying everyday peasant life with sincerity and unvarnished detail.