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Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet), 1889. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
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Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet), 1889. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Country Life Gogh Peasant Peasants Postimpressionism Van 1853 1890 Van Gogh Museum Vincent
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Peasant Woman Bruising Flax," painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889, is a captivating work of art that showcases the artist's unique post-impressionist style. This oil on canvas painting is a tribute to the famous work "The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet, which depicted peasant women harvesting in a field. However, Van Gogh's interpretation offers a more introspective and emotionally charged take on rural life in Holland. In this painting, a peasant woman is shown in the foreground, her face etched with determination and weariness as she bruises flax with a wooden pestle. The flax, a plant used to make linen, is spread out on a large table behind her, its fibers glistening with moisture. The woman's clothing is simple and worn, her hands rough and calloused from a lifetime of labor. The background of the painting is filled with the rolling hills and verdant fields of the Dutch countryside. The colors are rich and vibrant, with the greens of the fields contrasting beautifully with the deep blues and purples of the woman's clothing. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, capturing the raw energy and emotion of the scene. Despite the harshness of the woman's labor, there is a sense of beauty and grace in the painting. Van Gogh's use of color and light creates a sense of tranquility and peace, even as the woman's tireless work continues. This painting is a testament to the resilience and strength of the rural communities that Van Gogh so often depicted in his work. Peasant Woman Bruising Flax is a masterpiece of post-impressionist art, and a must-see for anyone interested in the work of Vincent van Gogh or the depiction of rural life in late 19th century Holland. It can be found in the permanent collection of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, a treasure trove of the artist's work and a must-visit destination for art lovers from around the world.
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