Peasant Woman Peeling Potatoes
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
"Peasant Woman Peeling Potatoes" (1885) by Vincent van Gogh exemplifies his engagement with Realism through a Genre painting that captures rural life with immediacy and honesty. Painted using oil on canvas, the work depicts a peasant woman focused on peeling potatoes, emphasizing everyday labor. Van Gogh’s brushwork reflects a raw, honest aesthetic that aligns with the principles of Realism, moving away from romanticized portrayals. This piece highlights Van Gogh’s talent for transforming ordinary scenes into powerful artistic expressions during his early Dutch period.
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