{"product_id":"woman-by-a-hearth-vincent-van-gogh","title":"Woman by a Hearth - Vincent van Gogh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful charcoal study by Vincent van Gogh, capturing a peasant woman at her hearth in 1885.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing, executed in 1885 during the artist's period in Nuenen, captures a quiet moment of domestic labour. Vincent van Gogh focused his attention on the lives of the rural peasantry, seeking to document their daily routines with honesty and directness. The composition depicts a woman seated on a simple wooden stool, her profile turned towards the fire. She holds a pair of tongs, attending to the hearth where a kettle hangs suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs heavy, expressive charcoal strokes to define the figure and the surrounding environment. The use of light is particularly notable, as the glow from the fire provides a source of illumination that catches the woman's face and the kettle, while the rest of the room recedes into deep shadow. This contrast creates a sense of physical weight and presence. The drawing reflects the artist's early interest in the works of Jean-Francois Millet, whose depictions of agricultural life influenced his choice of subject matter and his sympathetic approach to the working class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Gogh's technique here is raw and unrefined, prioritising the emotional truth of the scene over polished academic precision. The lines are thick and deliberate, conveying the texture of the woman's clothing and the rough surfaces of the interior. By focusing on the mundane act of tending a fire, the artist elevates a common task into a study of human endurance. This work offers a glimpse into the artist's formative years, demonstrating his developing ability to manipulate light and shadow to create atmosphere. It remains a compelling example of his dedication to portraying the reality of peasant life through a medium that allowed for immediate, forceful expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-man-with-the-hoe-jean-francois-millet-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Man with the Hoe by Jean-François Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/grisou-methane-gas-explosion-constantin-meunier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGrisou (Methane Gas Explosion) by Constantin Meunier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/vincent-van-gogh\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Vincent van Gogh →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vincent van Gogh","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475210305871,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475210371407,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475210469711,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59475210502479,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59475210568015,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-by-a-Hearth_Poster_CompositorV1_1794414196707.jpg?v=1794447088","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/woman-by-a-hearth-vincent-van-gogh","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}