The artwork “Boy Cutting Grass with a Sickle” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1881 and is executed in watercolor on paper, measuring 61 x 47 cm. It can be classified under the genre painting category and belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. This artwork is housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
In the watercolor artwork by Vincent van Gogh titled “Boy Cutting Grass with a Sickle”, you can see a young male figure hunched over, engaged in the laborious task of cutting grass with a sickle. The boy is depicted in a natural setting, with a green landscape stretching out around him. His attire appears simple and suitable for physical work, with long sleeves and trousers. Van Gogh’s use of color gives the image texture and a sense of movement, as if capturing a moment in the boy’s continuous effort. The brushstrokes and coloring technique exhibit characteristics of van Gogh’s early style, which contrasts with his later, more vibrant works. The artwork carries a certain quietude, highlighting a routine rural activity with a sense of immediacy and intimacy.
