Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes 1885

"Peasant Woman Lifting Potatoes" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885. This piece exemplifies Van Gogh's early style, characterized by strong lines and expressive hatching. The figure of a peasant woman, viewed from behind, dominates the composition, her hunched posture and heavy garments conveying the toil of her labor. The drawing's stark contrasts and emphasis on form create a powerful and evocative image of rural life. Van Gogh's interest in depicting the lives of ordinary people is evident in this work, which captures the dignity and hardship of the working class.