The artwork titled “Sketch of Two Women,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. It is a chalk and ink drawing on paper that belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is categorized within the genre of sketches and studies. The artwork is currently located in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In the artwork, there are two women depicted in what appears to be a scene of labor or activity. The woman on the left is shown in a bent posture, seemingly engaged in the act of digging or planting, evidenced by the hoe in her hand and the downward motion suggested by the lines and curves. Her figure suggests a sense of movement and effort. The woman on the right stands more upright, looking downwards with her hands lowered, suggesting a state of rest or contemplation. Both figures are rendered with swift, expressive lines that capture the essence of their actions and forms. The overall feeling conveyed by the artwork is one of simplicity and quiet observation, typical of van Gogh’s studies of daily life.
