“Peasant Sitting by the Fireplace (Worn Out)” is an artwork by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1881 in the Netherlands. This piece, rendered in ink and watercolor on paper, measures 23.4 by 31.3 centimeters and belongs to the Realism art movement. Classified as a genre painting, it is part of a private collection.
The artwork depicts a weary peasant figure sitting on a simple wooden chair by a rustic fireplace. The man appears deep in thought or overcome with exhaustion, his posture hunched, head resting on one hand. His attire, consisting of a vest, shirt, and traditional footwear, underscores his humble background. In front of him, a cast-iron kettle hangs from a hook over the hearth, which further reinforces the rural setting. The use of ink and watercolor in muted tones lends a somber, introspective mood to the piece, characteristic of van Gogh’s early explorations of the hardships endured by working-class individuals.
