Peasants planting potatoes 1884

"Peasants Planting Potatoes", painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1884, depicts a group of figures engaged in the laborious task of planting potatoes. The work, now housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum, is a quintessential example of Van Gogh’s early style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a muted color palette. While his later works would become renowned for their vibrant colors and expressive forms, "Peasants Planting Potatoes" already showcases his keen interest in capturing the realities of rural life and the dignity of manual labor.