Cottage with Peasant Woman Digging

Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Cottage with Peasant Woman Digging’ was painted during his stay in Nuenen, Netherlands, in the early 1880s. This period marked his exploration of peasant life and rural landscapes, influenced by his interest in the works of Jean-François Millet. The painting depicts a rustic, thatched-roof cottage with a woman working the land, embodying Van Gogh’s admiration for the hardworking rural populace. The earthy tones and somber mood reflect the harsh realities of peasant existence, a theme recurring throughout Van Gogh’s oeuvre.