Peasant Woman Cooking by a Fireplace 1885

Vincent van Gogh's "Peasant Woman Cooking by a Fireplace" (1885) depicts a solitary woman tending to a fire in a simple, rustic setting. The painting is characterized by van Gogh's signature thick brushstrokes and vibrant color palette, which creates a sense of movement and energy. The woman's stoic posture and the muted tones of the interior evoke a sense of quiet solitude and the daily struggles of rural life. The painting is a testament to van Gogh's fascination with the lives of ordinary people and the beauty he found in everyday scenes.