The artwork titled “Peasant Woman Digging” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece is a prominent example of the Realism movement and measures 42 by 32 centimeters. It falls under the genre painting category and is presently housed at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
In the artwork, a peasant woman is depicted engaged in the laborious task of digging, her bent figure occupying the majority of the composition. The somber color palette, dominated by deep browns and earthy tones, reflects the harsh reality and physical toil of rural life. Her posture and attire are meticulously detailed, capturing the essence of manual labor. The background, similarly subdued in color, complements the scene, emphasizing the woman’s arduous work and the rugged terrain. Through this piece, van Gogh poignantly conveys the dignity and resilience of the working class.
