Peasant Woman Digging 1885

"Peasant Woman Digging" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh created in 1885. The artwork depicts a woman in traditional clothing, bent over and digging with a shovel, capturing the daily life of working-class individuals during the 19th century. It's considered a preliminary sketch for a larger composition and displays van Gogh's characteristic style with expressive lines and textured shading. This piece now resides in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the artist's early exploration of human figures and their labor.