Sketch of Diggers and Other Figures 1890

Vincent van Gogh's "Sketch of Diggers and Other Figures," created in 1890, depicts a simple scene of rural life. The drawing, executed in graphite on paper, shows a small cottage with a thatched roof in the foreground. Several figures are engaged in digging, their forms defined by expressive lines. This piece, part of van Gogh's later works, exemplifies his interest in capturing the essence of labor and the beauty of the natural world. The work is currently held in the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City.