The artwork titled “Two Diggers Among Trees” was created by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. Executed using oil on canvas, this piece is associated with the Post-Impressionism art movement. Measuring 62 by 44 centimeters, the genre painting is part of the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
The artwork depicts two figures, seemingly engaged in labor, among a grove of trees. They are positioned in the lower foreground, with distinct bending postures that suggest digging or tilling the earth. Their forms, rendered in expressive brushstrokes and vibrant hues, stand out against the dynamic backdrop. The tall trees dominate the scene, their trunks and foliage intricately painted with swirling lines and rich textures that convey movement and vitality. The distant landscape includes rolling fields and a subtly rendered skyline, creating a balanced yet lively composition characteristic of van Gogh’s later works. The color palette, dominated by greens and blues, invokes a sense of both harmony and energy, emblematic of the Post-Impressionist style.
