Artwork
The Potato Eaters
The Potato Eaters is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Potato Eaters is an oil painting created by Vincent van Gogh in 1885, depicting a group of people engaged in a mundane activity.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows five individuals gathered around a wooden table, peeling potatoes under dim lighting, conveying a sense of hardship and simplicity.
Technique & Style
Thick, textured brushstrokes and bold colors emphasize the raw, unidealized nature of the scene, drawing attention to the labor and everyday lives of the subjects.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Kröller-Müller Museum, featuring Antonie, Cornelia, and Francis van Rooij among its subjects.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
