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The Potato Eaters
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), lithograph in black, 1885
In addition to being a painter and a draughtsman, Van Gogh was also a printmaker. He drew this depiction of an early version of The Potato Eaters from memory on the lithographic stone. Hoping to gain some recognition he pulled a series of prints from it. He also felt that by using a different medium he would draw fresh inspiration for the final painting.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1912-609
- Dimensionsheight 267 mm x width 320 mm, height 280 mm x width 340 mm
- Physical characteristicslithografie in zwart