Peasant Woman, Sitting by the Fire
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kröller-Müller Museum
"Peasant Woman, Sitting by the Fire" is a compelling work from Vincent van Gogh’s Peasant Character Studies series, created between 1881 and 1885. The piece exemplifies van Gogh’s Realism approach, capturing the humble life of a peasant woman in a simple yet evocative scene. Made using paper, it likely began as a sketch and study with quick, expressive strokes. Van Gogh’s mastery of ink is evident in the detailed yet lively portrayal, emphasizing everyday humanity and mood over idealization.
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