Peasant Woman Digging
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Barber Institute of Fine Arts
"Peasant Woman Digging" is part of Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. This genre painting depicts a humble peasant woman engaged in manual labor, highlighting van Gogh’s focus on rural life and honest, everyday scenes. Painted with oil on canvas, the work showcases van Gogh’s evolving style and his interest in Realism, capturing the physicality and dignity of agrarian labor. The composition and earthy tones reflect his commitment to portraying authentic human experiences.
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