Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground 1890

Vincent van Gogh’s 1890 drawing "Cottages with a Woman Working in the Middle Ground" showcases his signature style with its expressive lines and swirling strokes. Executed in black chalk and pastel on paper, the piece depicts a rural scene with a line of cottages in the distance, a woman working in the field, and a tall tree on the right side. The undulating strokes of the tree and the sky create a sense of movement and depth, while the use of chalk and pastel produces a textured effect, reminiscent of Van Gogh's later oil paintings.