Girl Kneeling 1881

"Girl Kneeling" is a graphite drawing by Vincent van Gogh from 1881. The drawing depicts a woman in a simple dress and cap, kneeling with her head bowed down. The subject is likely a peasant woman, reflecting van Gogh's interest in the lives of ordinary people. The loose, expressive lines and shading create a sense of movement and emotion, characteristic of his early drawings. This drawing demonstrates the expressive qualities of his early work, where he used a variety of techniques to experiment and develop his artistic style.