Peasant Woman with a Child in Her Lap 1885

"Peasant Woman with a Child in Her Lap" is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885. It depicts a peasant woman holding a child in her lap, painted in the Post-Impressionist style that is characteristic of his later works. The figures are depicted with strong, expressive lines and the use of impasto, highlighting the rough textures of clothing and skin, and conveying a sense of deep emotion and empathy for the working class. This is a powerful example of van Gogh's focus on the lives of ordinary people, a recurring theme in his art.