Digger 1882

"Digger" is a charcoal drawing created by Vincent van Gogh in 1882, currently residing in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The drawing depicts a peasant farmer in profile, bent over and wielding a shovel. The drawing’s rough strokes and heavy shading capture the physical labor and the harsh conditions of rural life. This drawing reflects van Gogh's early interest in realism and his empathy for the working class.