“Peasant Girl Standing,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1881 in the Netherlands, is a portrait that embodies the Realism art movement. Executed using chalk on paper, the artwork depicts a young girl in traditional peasant attire and is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a young girl, standing with her head slightly bowed and her gaze directed downward. She is dressed in simple, rustic clothing typical of a peasant, featuring a long dress with an apron and a headscarf. The figure is rendered in a monochromatic palette, with subtle gradations of shading lending depth and volume to her form. The composition captures a moment of quiet introspection or contemplation, characteristic of van Gogh’s empathetic portrayal of everyday rural life. The simplicity of the background and the distinct lines allow the focus to remain on the subject, conveying a sense of humility and earnestness.
