The Woodcutter after Millet 1890

"The Woodcutter after Millet" is an oil on canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890, and currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. This painting is an homage to Jean-François Millet's famous work "The Woodcutter," which van Gogh had seen in Paris. Van Gogh's rendition utilizes his signature bold brushstrokes and vibrant color palette to depict a solitary figure in a forest setting, highlighting the toil and resilience of working-class life. The painting’s rich, impasto application of paint adds a tactile quality to the work, inviting viewers to experience the raw energy and emotion infused within the scene.