Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes 1885

"Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes" is a charcoal drawing created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885. The work depicts a woman from behind, her back hunched as she bends to pick up potatoes, a symbol of her laborious life. The drawing emphasizes the hard work and humble existence of rural laborers, a theme van Gogh often explored. The simple yet powerful composition and the artist’s distinctive brushstrokes contribute to the overall sense of realism and emotional weight in the piece. This charcoal sketch exemplifies Van Gogh's early exploration of the human condition, highlighting the hardships endured by the working class.