The artwork entitled “Sower” is a pencil sketch created by Vincent van Gogh in the year 1881 in the Netherlands. Executed on paper, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketches and studies. The original artwork is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork presents a meticulously rendered scene featuring a solitary figure engaged in the act of sowing seeds. The sower, likely depicted with purposeful and deliberate motion, stands in a field suggested by the texture and strokes of the pencil. The composition, framed within a rectangular border, captures the humble yet impactful moment of cultivation. In the background, minimalist lines hint at distant trees and a faintly textured sky, all contributing to the simple yet profound imagery. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the emphasis on form and technique, characteristic of Van Gogh’s early studies.
