The artwork titled “A Sower and a Man with a Spade” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Executed in chalk on paper, this piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and fits within the genre painting category. The artwork is currently housed in the Jacques Dubour Collection in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts two figures engaged in agricultural labor. On the left side, a sower is shown scattering seeds, characterized by his deliberate and focused posture. To the right, a man with a spade is captured mid-stride, his tool resting on his shoulder. The background is minimalistic, drawn with simple lines and gentle shading that suggest a rural landscape. The use of chalk on paper affords the piece a sense of immediacy and texture, reflective of van Gogh’s expressive style and keen observation of rural life.
