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Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas)
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Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767921 Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 36.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1885. 36.5 x 25cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23692768
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Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes
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is a captivating oil painting by the renowned Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Created in 1885, this intimate artwork measures 36.5 x 25 cm and showcases Van Gogh's mastery of capturing everyday scenes with his unique post-impressionist style. In this piece, we see a solitary woman seated in a dimly lit room, her figure silhouetted against the natural light pouring through an open door. Engaged in the mundane task of peeling potatoes, she appears lost in thought as she looks down at her work. Van Gogh's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, from the intricate interior decoration to the carefully rendered kitchenware surrounding the woman. The composition exudes a sense of quiet domesticity and invites viewers to contemplate themes of labor, solitude, and daily life. The artist's use of color adds depth and emotion to the scene; warm earth tones dominate the canvas while contrasting with vibrant pops of blue and green. This juxtaposition creates a visual harmony that draws us into this ordinary yet poignant moment. "Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes" offers us a glimpse into late 19th-century Dutch life while also reminding us of our shared human experiences across time. It serves as both an homage to working women everywhere and as another testament to Van Gogh's profound ability to capture beauty even within seemingly mundane subjects.
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