The artwork entitled “Sien Pregnant, Walking with Older Woman” is a pencil sketch on paper completed by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, while he was in The Hague, Netherlands. This piece falls under the Realism movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. The artwork is part of a private collection.
The artwork captures two women walking side by side. The woman on the right is visibly pregnant and holds a small bucket in her right hand, suggesting an element of daily life and routine. She is dressed in modest attire with her arms crossed over her chest. The older woman walking beside her appears shrouded in a dark cloak or shawl, providing a sense of protection and companionship. The background is simply sketched, allowing the focus to remain on the figures and their interaction. The realistic depiction of the figures and their actions reflects van Gogh’s commitment to capturing ordinary scenes with emotional depth and authenticity.
