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The oil on canvas painting depicts a woman working in her garden, reflecting Van Gogh's interest in the daily labor and lives of rural people.
It was painted in Nuenen, Netherlands, and is part of his "Peasant Character Studies" series.
The work uses a subdued palette of dark, earthy colors, which was characteristic of his style during this period and conveyed the hardship and modesty of country life.
Van Gogh sought to capture the dignity and resilience of the working class, often referring to their humble dwellings as "people's nests".
The painting is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, USA.
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The oil on canvas painting depicts a woman working in her garden, reflecting Van Gogh's interest in the daily labor and lives of rural people.
It was painted in Nuenen, Netherlands, and is part of his "Peasant Character Studies" series.
The work uses a subdued palette of dark, earthy colors, which was characteristic of his style during this period and conveyed the hardship and modesty of country life.
Van Gogh sought to capture the dignity and resilience of the working class, often referring to their humble dwellings as "people's nests".
The painting is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, USA.
