“Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. The medium used for this artwork is chalk on paper, and it is part of the Realism art movement. This piece belongs to the genre of sketches and studies. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a peasant woman bent over, diligently lifting potatoes from the ground. The composition captures the essence of rural labor, emphasizing the woman’s focused posture and the simplicity of her task. Van Gogh’s use of dark chalk outlines and shadows conveys a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the physical effort involved in manual farm work. The background features subtle details, including what appears to be distant trees and structures, possibly a windmill, adding contextual elements to the rural setting. The overall tone of the sketch is somber and reflective, capturing a moment of everyday life with a profound sense of authenticity and respect for the laborers depicted.
