Peasant Lifting Potatoes 1885

"Peasant Lifting Potatoes" (1885), a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, depicts a lone peasant figure in a field. The figure's heavy labor is captured with strong lines and a sense of urgency, reflecting van Gogh's fascination with the working class. The rough texture of the charcoal strokes creates a sense of immediacy, and the overall composition is both simple and powerful, highlighting the importance of everyday labor. The drawing, housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into van Gogh's early style, characterized by his expressive use of line and his focus on themes of human toil and nature.