Donkey and Cart 1881

"Donkey and Cart" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1881. The drawing features a donkey, a cart, and a figure in the distance, likely a farmer. Van Gogh's signature use of bold lines and expressive brushstrokes is evident in this early work, foreshadowing his later, more renowned paintings. The stark contrast between the light donkey and the darker cart against the muted background captures the essence of rural life in the Netherlands.