The artwork, titled “Man Stooping with Stick or Spade,” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1882 while he was in The Hague, Netherlands. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre painting category. Presently, it is part of a private collection.
This genre painting depicts a man stooped over, engaged in labor with either a stick or spade. Van Gogh employs a warm palette, primarily using earthy tones with hints of green and blue to convey the fatigue and perseverance of the laborer. The brushwork is dynamic and textured, contributing to the realist portrayal of the man’s form and the environment surrounding him. The composition captures a moment of strenuous physical activity, reflecting the social realities and the dignity of manual labor during that time.
