Peasant Woman at the Washtub
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kröller-Müller Museum
Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Woman at the Washtub (1885) exemplifies his dedication to Realism and his skill as a Sketch and study artist. Created during his time in Nuenen, Netherlands, the work depicts a peasant woman engaged in daily chores, emphasizing humble, everyday life. Van Gogh relied on paper as his medium, capturing the scene with expressive, textured lines and a subdued color palette. This piece reflects his interest in portraying honest, unidealized moments, providing insight into rural life and his artistic focus before venturing into more symbolic studies.
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