The artwork titled “Bending Woman,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands, is a pencil and ink sketch on paper belonging to the Realism art movement. Classified as a sketch and study genre piece, it is currently housed within a private collection.
The artwork depicts a woman bending forward, her body language suggesting the act of sweeping or engaging in some form of laborious activity. Rendered in a minimalist yet expressive style characteristic of van Gogh’s early works, the drawing captures the raw and unembellished aspects of daily life. The use of precise lines and shading effectively conveys the texture of the woman’s clothing and the dynamic nature of her movement. Through this piece, van Gogh offers a window into the intimate and often overlooked moments of ordinary existence.
