Iron-on Patch The Potato Eaters – Vincent van Gogh

Iron-on Patch The Potato Eaters – Vincent van Gogh

Transform your clothing into trendy items with the Iron-on Patch The Potato Eaters – Vincent van Gogh. Easy to use and perfect for anyone who loves DIY projects.

Size:
25.5 cm x 21 cm

The Potato Eaters is a painting by Vincent van Gogh, created in April 1885. It is considered one of his first masterpieces and reflects his effort to capture the harsh life of simple farmers. The painting depicts five figures—four women and one man—sitting around a modest table in a dimly lit room, eating potatoes.

Van Gogh aimed to emphasize the authenticity of rural life. He sought to portray the honesty and simplicity of these people without idealization. The rough, coarse faces of the farmers reflect their hard existence and the laborious work they endure on the land.

The atmosphere of the painting is dark and somber. Van Gogh used an earthy color palette with many brown and green tones to highlight the simplicity of the interior. The only light source is an oil lamp hanging above the table, creating an intimate yet austere ambiance.

A significant detail is the act of eating potatoes itself. Van Gogh saw this as a symbol of the connection between the farmers and the land they cultivate. He emphasized that the hands of the figures—rough and worn—are consuming the very potatoes they harvested themselves.

For Van Gogh, this painting was a way to show his deep understanding and appreciation of the farmers' world. He wrote to his brother Theo about it, stressing that he wanted to depict the daily lives of the working class.

The figures are not anatomically perfect or realistically portrayed, which some critics of his time found fault with. However, this raw style gives the painting its strength and emotional depth. It showcases Van Gogh’s personal search for expression and his fascination with ordinary life.

Although The Potato Eaters does not feature the bright color palette that later made Van Gogh famous, it already reveals his characteristic passion and dedication. Today, the painting is one of his most esteemed works and is displayed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

With this piece, Van Gogh proved that he was not only an artist but also a storyteller, capturing the soul of everyday life through his brushstrokes.

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• Each patch includes an extra piece of baking paper to protect your creation during application.
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• Suitable for almost any surface, as long as it is grease-free – whether it's clothing, wood, or even fabric shoes.
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• Our iron-on patches are machine washable and stay perfectly in place up to 40°C.
• Even after 200 washes, the patch retains its color and shape without compromising quality.
• Please note: Not suitable for tumble drying – hang your creation and let it air dry for the best results.