The artwork titled “Peasant Woman, Carrying Wheat in Her Apron” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885 while he was in Nuenen, Netherlands. Rendered using chalk on paper, this piece falls under the Realism art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. It is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork portrays a peasant woman, depicted in profile, carrying wheat in her apron. The simplicity and humility of her task reflect van Gogh’s focus on the dignity and the daily lives of rural working people. The use of chalk on paper gives the drawing a raw and direct quality, highlighting the texture of the wheat and the roughness of her attire. The woman’s posture and the detailed representation of her task emphasize the physical labor associated with agricultural work. The realism in the artwork serves to capture a moment of everyday life with an authentic and respectful approach, showcasing van Gogh’s deep empathy for the peasant class.
