Women Working in the Peat
- Artist
- Vincent van Gogh
- Date
- 1883 ; Netherlands
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
"Women Working in the Peat" is a compelling painting from Vincent van Gogh’s Peasant Character Studies series, created between 1881 and 1885. Depicting women laboring in the peat fields, the work captures the grit and realism characteristic of Realism. Van Gogh often created Sketch and study pieces beforehand, exploring textures and forms using simple materials like paper and ink. This painting highlights his interest in portraying the everyday lives of peasants, emphasizing honest labor and rural life.
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