The coloured vinyl collages of farmers are not the first time Van Lieshout uses farm life and farmers’ protests as a reference for his art. In doing so, he often draws on the old masters before him. These new collages are inspired by Van Gogh paintings. More examples include a film and collages about fellow Brabander René Daniëls in 2021, and a series of collages of farmers based on Magritte in 2020.
This work is based on various portrait of Gordina de Groot by Van Gogh, especially: Vincent van Gogh, Head of a Woman (Gordina de Groot), Nuenen, March 1885 oil on canvas, 42.7 cm x 33.5 cm
Credits: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)