Man Breaking Up the Soil 1883

"Man Breaking Up the Soil" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh from 1883, currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The piece depicts a peasant, his head bent low, engaged in the physically demanding task of breaking up soil, highlighting the artist's interest in the lives and labor of the working class. The strong, thick strokes of charcoal contribute to the sense of movement and effort, characteristic of van Gogh's expressive style.