The artwork titled “Woman with Kettle by the Fireplace” was created by Vincent van Gogh in the year 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. This piece, rendered in watercolor on paper, belongs to the Realism art movement and falls under the genre painting category. The artwork is currently housed in the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, located in Stuttgart, Germany.
The artwork depicts a woman standing by the fireplace, engaged in a domestic task involving a kettle. The scene is characterized by the use of subtle, dark hues, capturing the simplicity and humility of everyday rural life. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, appears absorbed in her work, highlighting Van Gogh’s keen observation of human activity and his appreciation for the commonplace. The fireplace, rendered with loose yet deliberate strokes, forms the backdrop for this intimate scene. The overall composition and monochromatic palette evoke a sense of warmth and rustic charm, typical of genre paintings in the Realism movement.
