Digger 1882

"Digger" is a charcoal drawing by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1882. This artwork depicts a man in a cap and working clothes, bent over while holding a shovel, his face hidden by his lowered head. The expressive, gestural lines and shading, typical of van Gogh's early style, give the figure a sense of movement and emphasize the labor of the worker. This drawing is a compelling example of van Gogh's fascination with the lives of ordinary people and his desire to capture the energy and intensity of manual labor. It is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.