Basket of Potatoes 1885

Vincent van Gogh's 1885 oil on canvas, "Basket of Potatoes", depicts a simple, yet powerful, still life. The painting showcases a woven basket overflowing with potatoes, with others spilling out onto a rough wooden surface, creating a stark and unadorned composition. The rough brushstrokes and earthy color palette, typical of van Gogh's style, emphasize the humble subject matter, conveying a sense of rural life and the hardships faced by those who rely on such basic sustenance. The painting is considered a testament to van Gogh's ability to find beauty in the mundane, while also capturing the struggles of the working class. It is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.