The artwork, titled “Peasant Woman, Portrait of Gordina de Groot,” is an oil painting on canvas created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1885 while he was in Nuenen, Netherlands. Exhibiting the principles of the Realism art movement, the portrait measures 43 by 33.5 centimeters and is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This piece is a detailed portrait, exemplifying Van Gogh’s focus on the depiction of rural subjects with an unembellished and naturalistic approach.
In the artwork, Van Gogh captures the figure of Gordina de Groot, a peasant woman, using robust and expressive brushstrokes. The subject’s expression is solemn, evoking a sense of dignity and resilience. She is portrayed wearing a traditional headscarf, with her face illuminated against a dark backdrop, emphasizing the contours and textures with dramatic contrasts. The use of muted colors and the meticulous attention to facial features reflect Van Gogh’s dedication to portraying the raw and authentic essence of his subject, rooted deeply in the Realism tradition.
