The artwork, titled “Sketch of Diggers and Other Figures,” was created by the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This piece, rendered using chalk and pencil on paper, belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is classified as a sketch and study. The artwork is currently housed at the Morgan Library and Museum (Pierpont Morgan Library) in New York City, NY, US.
This sketch depicts a rural scene where several figures are engaged in various activities in a landscape marked by trees and thatched-roof cottages. The style is characteristic of van Gogh’s expressive line work and attention to the pastoral environment, capturing the essence of everyday rural life. The figures, though simplified, convey a sense of movement and interaction with the surroundings, reflecting van Gogh’s keen observation and dynamic composition. The overall tonal quality emphasizes the earnestness of the labor and the tranquility of the natural setting.
