The Spinner
- Original dimensions
- 25.5 x 40 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1889
Scene depicted
This timeless painting immerses us in the intimacy of rural daily life, where heroism lies in the simplicity of the gesture. The spinner, a quiet and determined figure, exercises her talents with grace. Each strand of thread that wraps around the spindle evokes an invisibly woven connection between the past and the present, a tribute to the artisanal tradition that endures despite the tumult of the world.
Historical context
Artwork: The Spinner |BRK| Artist: Vincent van Gogh |BRK| Year: 1889 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Place of creation: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence |BRK| Dimensions: 25.5 x 40 cm
Place in the artist's career
The painting "The Spinner" represents a mature phase in Van Gogh's career, at a time when his technique refines and his vision flourishes. In parallel with works such as " The Sunflowers " and " The Starry Night ", this masterpiece stands out for its inner contemplation, while illustrating the challenges and emotions experienced by the artist at that time.
Anecdote
“Every brushstroke is a love letter to life,” Vincent might have said while exposing his painting to the Provençal sun. Inspired by the simple scenes of rural life, he captured the moment of a young girl at her wheel, as the morning sun's rays played on her silhouette, illuminating the room with a golden glow. This emotion vibrating within the work conveys a fragile yet resilient beauty.