The artwork, titled “Peasant” and created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885, is a part of the Post-Impressionism movement. It falls under the genre of sketches and studies.
The artwork depicts a solitary peasant, likely engaged in his daily labor. Rendered in a monochromatic palette utilizing strong, dark strokes, the figure’s posture and stance convey the hardship and determination intrinsic to his laborious existence. The composition is relatively simple, yet the use of shading and line work effectively captures the texture and weight of the subject’s clothing, as well as the roughness of the surrounding environment. Though minimal in its elements, the artwork poignantly encapsulates the essence of rural life during that era.
