1893
oil
canvas
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Potato Diggers is a 1893 oil by Constantin Meunier, a Realism work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting depicts three people digging in a field. The person in the middle is holding a tool, while the other two are bent over, working the soil. The scene is set in a rural landscape with rolling hills and trees in the background. The artist has used earthy tones to create a sense of realism and grittiness. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding texture and depth to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to look up Constantin Meunier.
Constantin Meunier (French pronunciation: ; 12 April 1831 – 4 April 1905) was a Belgian painter and sculptor.
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