Peasant Woman with Spade
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kröller-Müller Museum
"Peasant Woman with Spade" by Vincent van Gogh exemplifies his deep engagement with Realism and rural life. Created during his prolific final years, this painting captures the humble dignity of a peasant woman at work, highlighting van Gogh's mastery of expressive brushwork and vivid color. Throughout his career, he produced over 2,000 artworks, including papers for sketch and study, often using chalk for preliminary designs. Though little appreciated during his lifetime, van Gogh's innovative approach profoundly influenced modern art and is celebrated worldwide today.
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