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Post-Impressionism · 1885

The Potato Eaters

The Potato Eaters by Vincent van Gogh

The Potato Eaters (1885) by Vincent van Gogh. Its palette is led by soot (#10140d, 54%) and very dark muted green (#1f2311, 23%). Overall the canvas is dark, muted and warm.

Palette

Color families

Black 63%, Brown 23%, Green 14%, Yellow 0%

Measurements

Lightness
0.24
Contrast
0.24
Vividness
0.015
Warmth
+1.00
Complexity
76 cells
Hue range
0.20
Focus
0.16

Details

Date
1885
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
82.0 × 114.0 cm
Genre
Naturalism
Made in
Netherlands
Collection
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

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