“Still Life Potatoes in a Yellow Dish” is an artwork created by Vincent van Gogh in 1888 while he was in Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Executed in oil on canvas and embodying the Post-Impressionism art movement, this piece belongs to the still life genre. The artwork is currently housed in the Kröller-Müller Museum located in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a bowl of potatoes placed in a vibrant yellow dish. The dish itself is highlighted against a textured background that features a mix of muted tones and dynamic brushstrokes, exemplifying van Gogh’s distinctive technique. The potatoes, in varied shades of brown and hints of red, exhibit naturalistic textures. The composition showcases van Gogh’s extraordinary ability to turn a simple subject into an engaging visual exploration, emphasizing the interplay of color and texture. This seemingly mundane scene is elevated through the artist’s use of expressive post-impressionist brushwork, creating a sense of both realism and abstraction. The yellow dish acts as a focal point, surrounded by the earthy tones of the potatoes and set against the nuanced background, which together form a harmonious yet lively composition.
