Soup Distribution in a Public Soup Kitchen 1883

"Soup Distribution in a Public Soup Kitchen" (1883) is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh depicting a poignant scene of poverty in The Hague, Netherlands. The work shows a line of individuals receiving soup, their faces obscured by their somber demeanor. A young girl stands out in the center, clutching a bowl with a somber expression. Van Gogh's depiction of this scene, a subject he often explored, underscores the social realities of his time. The work is currently held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.