Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet)
1889 Van Gogh Museum
About this artwork
This painting is one of several works by Van Gogh that reinterpreted or copied compositions by Jean-François Millet, an artist he deeply admired for his depictions of peasant life. Van Gogh saw Millet as a master of depicting the dignity of labor and the hardship of rural existence.
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Vincent van Gogh held a profound respect for the French realist painter Jean-François Millet, particularly his portrayals of rural life and the dignity of the working class. This painting, a reinterpretation of Millet's 'Woman Bruising Flax,' is a testament to Van Gogh's admiration and his ongoing artistic dialogue with his predecessors. He often sought to capture the essence of peasant life, finding a spiritual connection in their daily struggles and resilience, a theme central to both artists' oeuvres.
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Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet)
Vincent van Gogh, 1889
