“Three Peasants at a Meal,” created by Vincent van Gogh in 1890 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, is a post-Impressionist sketch executed with pencil on paper. This artwork, classified within the genre of sketch and study, is presently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts three peasants gathered around a table, presumably sharing a meal. Simple yet expressive lines define the figures, capturing a moment of rustic camaraderie. The sketch conveys a sense of movement and interaction among the peasants, highlighting Van Gogh’s ability to convey dynamic human connection with minimal detail. The use of pencil allows for a texture that adds depth and life to the scene, typical of Van Gogh’s post-Impressionist exploration of ordinary subjects imbued with emotion.
