The Irish Question

De Scott Evans

1884

oil

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Impressionism Post-Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Still Life

About this work

You see two potatoes hanging from a string against a wood panel. The title "The Irish Question" suggests a connection to the troubles of the Irish in the late 19th century. This connection adds a layer of meaning to the simple image of potatoes. The artist used a technique to create a realistic image, similar to what you'd see with the technique of chiaroscuro.