Peasant Woman, Carrying Wheat in Her Apron

Peasant Woman, Carrying Wheat in Her Apron 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, Carrying Wheat in Her Apron" is a notable sketch and study by Vincent van Gogh that highlights his focus on Realism. Created using chalk on paper, the drawing captures a peasant woman transporting wheat, emphasizing rural life. Van Gogh’s work, often difficult to date precisely, is catalogued in an incomplete collection that traces his drawings chronologically, with Jan Hulsker's numbering system. This piece exemplifies his dedication to depicting everyday scenes, combining quick sketches and studies to explore form and movement.

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