Sand Diggers in Dekkersduin near The Hague 2

Sand Diggers in Dekkersduin near The Hague 2 by Vincent van Gogh
Artist
Vincent van Gogh
Date
1883 ; Haag \/ Den Haag \/ La Haye \/ The Hague , Netherlands
Style
Realism
Genre
Sketch and study
Location
Van Gogh Museum
"Sand Diggers in Dekkersduin near The Hague 2" is part of Vincent van Gogh's extensive list of drawings, reflecting his deep interest in capturing rural life and working-class labor. The artwork, likely created using pencil on paper, serves as a sketch and study of the sand diggers' activity at Dekkersduin near The Hague. Van Gogh's focus on Realism is evident in his detailed, honest portrayal of the workers and landscape. Accurate dating remains challenging, but the piece forms a vital part of his early catalogued works.

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