Peasant Woman Digging 1885

Vincent van Gogh’s *Peasant Woman Digging* (1885) depicts a lone woman bent over in a field, her back to the viewer, as she digs with a shovel. The painting captures the harsh realities of rural life, emphasizing the arduous labor of the peasant class. Van Gogh's use of bold brushstrokes and contrasting colors, a signature element of his Post-Impressionist style, creates a dynamic and emotional composition. The painting is currently located at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham, UK.