The artwork entitled “Sheet with Two Sowers and Hands,” created by the eminent artist Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, is a piece executed using chalk and pencil on paper. This work is classified within the Post-Impressionism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. Currently, this distinguished piece resides in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork presents a masterful study of figures and hands, showcasing two sowers who are diligently engaged in their task. The figures are rendered with dynamic, expressive lines, capturing the essence of their movements and toil. Adjacent to these figures are detailed sketches of hands, meticulously illustrating the various positions and grips employed during the act of sowing. The piece exemplifies van Gogh’s keen observational skills and his profound ability to portray human labor and its subtleties through his distinctive style and technique.
