The Potato Eaters
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The Potato Eaters is a painting by Vincent Van Gogh which depicted the five figures in earth tones, which he described as “something like the shade of a truly dusty potato, unpeeled obviously.” The meaning behind the painting was more important to Van Gogh than accurate representation or technical perfection. Despite receiving criticism for the dull tones and apparent mistakes in the figures, the painting is now considered one of Van Gogh’s most famous works.
