The artwork titled “Peasant Woman with Broom,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is executed in chalk on paper. This piece is part of the Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketch and study. It is currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a peasant woman engaged in the act of sweeping, a simple yet poignant subject matter. The figure is drawn with a focus on her form and movement, capturing the essence of her daily toil. The heavy lines and shadowing emphasize the woman’s sturdy build and the weight of her labor, characteristic of the Realism movement’s dedication to representing everyday life with honesty and dignity. The peasant woman’s bent posture and the texture of her clothing are rendered with meticulous attention, reflecting Van Gogh’s interest in portraying the lives of ordinary people.
