Peasant Woman, Planting Beets
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"Peasant Woman, Planting Beets" is part of Vincent van Gogh’s Peasant Character Studies series created between 1881 and 1885. The painting likely originated as a sketch and study on paper, capturing a humble rural scene. Van Gogh’s focus on Realism is evident in his attentive depiction of the peasant’s labor-intensive task of planting beets. The work emphasizes honest representation of everyday life, possibly using chalk for initial outlines. This series highlights van Gogh’s dedication to exploring peasant character traits through simple yet powerful imagery.
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