The Potato Eaters

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Van Gogh
Impressionist Era

The Potato Eaters

by Vincent van Gogh

Artwork Details

Year

1885

Era

Impressionist Era

Collection

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

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Medium

Oil on canvas

About This Artwork

Van Gogh's first major work, painted in Nuenen. Shows peasants sharing a humble meal, emphasizing their hard work and honest living. Dark palette reflects his early Dutch period.

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This work is being evaluated for a future Vault & Canvas edition.

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