The artwork titled “Hand with a Stick, and Four People Sharing a Meal” by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This pencil sketch on paper embodies the Realism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study.
The artwork is composed of two distinct sections. The upper section features a detailed study of a hand grasping a stick, rendered with intricate, precise lines that capture the texture and anatomy of the hand. The lower section depicts four individuals gathered intimately around a meal in what appears to be a modest, rustic interior. The figures are drawn with expressive lines, suggesting a sense of community and shared experience. The overall composition reflects van Gogh’s deep interest in the everyday realities and struggles of rural life, conveyed through his adept use of pencil on paper.
