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Peasant Woman with a Rake (after Millet), by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1889

Peasant Woman with a Rake (after Millet)

Vincent van Gogh

1889

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Peasant Woman with a Rake (after Millet) is a 1889 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1889 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a long, dark dress and a white apron, holding a rake in her right hand. She is standing in a field, with a few trees visible in the background. The woman's face is partially obscured by a hat, and her body is turned slightly to the right. The painting is rendered in dark, muted colors, with thick brushstrokes that give the image a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. The overall effect is one of somberness and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Vincent van Gogh.

About the artist

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh
Artist

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

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