Peasant and Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes 1885

Vincent van Gogh's "Peasant and Peasant Woman Planting Potatoes" (1885) depicts two figures working in a field, a common theme in his oeuvre. The painting, housed at the Kunsthaus Zürich, is a poignant portrayal of rural labor, emphasizing the harsh realities of peasant life through the figures' stooped postures and the earthy palette. Van Gogh's characteristic thick brushstrokes add a dynamism to the scene, capturing the movement of the figures and the texture of the soil. The painting, created during his time in The Hague, reflects his early fascination with the lives of the working class.