“Farmers Working in the Field” is a work by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1888 in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Employing ink on paper, this artwork belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. It currently resides in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a group of laborers diligently engaged in agricultural tasks within a vast field. The scene is characterized by dynamic, swiftly executed lines and a stark monochromatic palette, capturing the essence and movement of rural life. In the foreground, the rows of crops are clearly defined, guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the background where the horizon and distant landscape are faintly suggested. The composition and perspective emphasize the organized, repetitive nature of farming, while also rendering a sense of depth and expanse. The figures, though sketched with minimal detail, exude a robust presence, emphasizing their laborious activity and the communal spirit of agricultural work.
