Sien, Peeling Potatoes
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1883 ; Haag \/ Den Haag \/ La Haye \/ The Hague , Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Gemeentemuseum den Haag
Vincent van Gogh's Sien, Peeling Potatoes is a compelling example of Genre painting that captures the everyday labor of his mistress Sien. Created during their time in the Netherlands, the work emphasizes the realism and sincerity associated with Realism. Van Gogh meticulously depicted Sien peeling potatoes, likely drawing studies on paper using chalk and other media to refine his draftsmanship. This painting exemplifies his intense focus on ordinary life and marks an important phase of his artistic development, reflecting his apprenticeship in mastering the craft.
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