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Still Lifes
Basket with Potatoes, 1885Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
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This dark still life is a tonal exercise; that is, a study of the effects which can be achieved using varying shades of a limited number of colors. In addition, Van Gogh also sought to give a realistic depiction of the potatoes, with both solidity and ‘weight.’ Some of the potatoes, however, still appear to float up towards the surface.
