Peasant Woman, Kneeling, Possibly Digging Up Carrots

Peasant Woman, Kneeling, Possibly Digging Up Carrots by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
"Peasant Woman, Kneeling, Possibly Digging Up Carrots" is a notable Sketch and study by Vincent van Gogh, illustrating a humble rural scene with expressive lines and earthy tones. Created from paper, the work reflects van Gogh’s deep engagement with the Realism movement, capturing the everyday life of peasants. The drawing showcases Van Gogh's skillful use of chalk to emphasize the figure’s form and movement. Its approximate date and catalog number are difficult to pinpoint precisely, as van Gogh's oeuvre often involves detailed chronological sorting, especially in Jan Hulsker's catalogue.

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