Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes" (1885) by Vincent van Gogh depicts a humble rural scene, capturing a peasant woman engaged in farm labor, reflecting his interest in Realism. The work exemplifies van Gogh's Sketch and study process, where he explored everyday life through simple yet expressive compositions. Created on paper, the drawing employs ink and chalk to accentuate form and texture. This piece offers insight into van Gogh’s early artistic development, demonstrating his focus on capturing the realities of rural labor.
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