“Peasant Woman, Stooping between Sheaves of Grain” is a chalk sketch on paper, created in 1885 by Vincent van Gogh in Nunen / Nuenen, Netherlands. This artwork, rendered during the Realism art movement, is a study capturing the essence of rural life and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a peasant woman bent over in a laborious task of gathering sheaves of grain. The figure, dressed in typical peasant attire, is stooped in a striking posture that reflects both the physical strain and the monotony associated with agricultural work. The background features stacks of sheaves and a field of tall, densely packed grain, meticulously outlined with swift, expressive chalk strokes. The simplicity and directness of the composition emphasize the harsh realities of peasant life, which van Gogh sought to portray with empathy and precision.
