The artwork titled “Cottage with Peasant Woman Digging” is an oil painting on canvas created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. This piece is rendered in the Realism art movement and belongs to the landscape genre.
The painting depicts a peasant woman engaged in the act of digging, situated outside a rustic cottage with a thatched roof. The dwelling, constructed with what seems to be brick and wood, appears weathered and harmonious with its natural surroundings. The color palette is earthy and somber, reflecting the modest lifestyle and toil of rural life. The sky above the cottage is a mix of soft blues and whites, indicating a clear day, which contributes to the serene yet hardworking atmosphere portrayed in the scene. The presence of the woman, bent over and focused on her task, adds a narrative of labor and perseverance to the overall composition.
