“Workman Sitting on a Basket, Cutting Bread” is a lithograph on paper created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882 in The Hague, Netherlands. This artwork belongs to the Realism art movement and is categorized under genre painting. Currently, it is housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a solitary workman seated on a sturdy, woven basket. The man, dressed in rugged work clothes, is intently focused on cutting a loaf of bread. His posture is hunched forward, emphasizing his dedication to the simple yet essential task at hand. The detailed rendering of his hands and face captures the raw, unrefined beauty of everyday labor. The background is dark and indistinct, drawing attention to the figure and his actions. The use of lithography enhances the texture and depth, giving the artwork a raw, tactile quality that resonates with the themes of hard work and perseverance.
