Woman by a Hearth 1885

"Woman by a Hearth" is a pencil drawing by Vincent van Gogh created in 1885. It depicts a woman tending a fire in a hearth, likely in a humble dwelling. The work, now housed in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, highlights van Gogh's early style characterized by bold lines and expressive use of shading. The composition captures a moment of daily life, reflecting van Gogh's interest in depicting the lives of ordinary people.