Man die aardappels rooit in een veld 1890 - 1946

"Man die aardappels rooit in een veld" is a pencil sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork is a quick study, likely done in the field, as it captures the essence of a man digging up potatoes, possibly in preparation for a larger, more finished painting. Vreedenburgh's loose and expressive lines suggest the movement of the figure, the rough texture of the field, and the surrounding trees. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artist's working process and the rural life of the early 20th century.