The artwork titled “Peasant Woman, Portrait of Gordina de Groot” was created by the artist Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nunen (now Nuenen), Netherlands. Painted with oil on canvas, the artwork measures 41 x 34.5 cm. It is an example of Realism and falls within the genre of portrait art. Currently, this significant piece is part of a private collection.
In the artwork, Vincent van Gogh has masterfully depicted the portrait of a peasant woman named Gordina de Groot. The dark background accentuates the subject, drawing the observer’s focus to the woman’s face, which is painted with bold, expressive brushstrokes. Her facial expression conveys depth and emotions, embodying the hardships and resilience of rural life. The woman’s head is covered with a white headscarf, a common element in van Gogh’s portraits of peasant figures, reflecting his deep interest in representing the lives of ordinary people with dignity and respect.
