Artwork
Woman with a Broom
Woman with a Broom is an oil painting by the Realist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Woman with a Broom is an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh, executed in 1893. The work is a genre scene, capturing a moment of everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a woman in a long dress and apron, standing with a broom against a warm yellow wall. Her introspective expression and pose suggest a moment of quiet contemplation amidst daily chores.
Technique & Style
Visible, expressive brushstrokes characterize the painting, imparting a textured, energetic quality. The palette contrasts cool blues and greens of the woman's clothing with the warm, sunny tone of the background wall.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
