Peasant Woman, Portrait of Gordina de Groot 1885

Vincent van Gogh's 1885 oil painting "Peasant Woman, Portrait of Gordina de Groot" depicts a woman from the rural Netherlands, likely a farmer, wearing a white cap that dominates the composition. The painting is characterized by van Gogh's bold brushstrokes and thick impasto, creating a textured surface and emphasizing the subject's weathered skin. This portrait reflects van Gogh's fascination with the lives of ordinary people, and his desire to capture their honest, unidealized beauty.