Peasant Woman Cutting Straw after Millet by Vincent van Gogh

Peasant Woman Cutting Straw after Millet 1889

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painting, oil-paint, impasto

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narrative-art

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painting

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oil-paint

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landscape

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figuration

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impasto

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genre-painting

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post-impressionism

"Peasant Woman Cutting Straw after Millet" is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889. This artwork features a peasant woman, depicted from behind, bending over to cut straw with a sickle. The painting exemplifies van Gogh's characteristic style, with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, notably the deep blue background and the yellow hues of the straw. It is a testament to his fascination with the lives and labors of the working class and his admiration for the beauty found in everyday activities. The painting is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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