Peasant Woman with Broom

Peasant Woman with Broom by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
Location
Kröller-Müller Museum
"Peasant Woman with Broom" is part of Vincent van Gogh's Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885, reflecting his focus on ordinary rural life. The drawing showcases van Gogh's skill in sketch and study techniques, likely executed on paper with chalk to capture the textures and character of the peasant woman. The work emphasizes Realism by portraying honest, unidealized rural subjects, revealing van Gogh's evolving artistic vision and interest in everyday laborers.

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