The artwork titled “Woman Sewing, with a Girl” is a genre painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1883 in The Hague, Netherlands. The piece employs a combination of chalk, ink, and watercolor on paper, and it measures 55.6 by 29.9 centimeters. It belongs to the Realism art movement and is currently on display at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In this artwork, van Gogh portrays a solemn and intimate domestic scene featuring a woman engaged in sewing while a young girl sits beside her. The woman, clad in a dark garment and covered with a shawl, is depicted in a side profile as she meticulously works on her sewing. Her focused expression and posture suggest dedication and diligence. The young girl, with her head bowed and arms wrapped around her knees, appears to be in a contemplative or pensive state. The use of dark tones and the detailed rendering of the figures against a simple background emphasize the quiet and introspective mood of the scene. The artist’s adept handling of media and his poignant portrayal of everyday life are evident in this touching tableau.
