Peasant, Chopping
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1885 ; Nunen \/ Nuenen , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Kröller-Müller Museum
"Peasant, Chopping" by Vincent van Gogh (1885), created in Nuenen, Netherlands, exemplifies the artist’s commitment to Realism. Van Gogh’s technique involves bold, expressive brushwork and a focus on everyday life, often captured through sketch and studying in preparation for larger works. The title suggests a depiction of manual labor, emphasizing humble, rural scenes. His use of chalk on paper provided a versatile medium for capturing moments of daily toil, illustrating his interest in studying human activity and work within a straightforward, realistic genre.
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