Artwork

After the Fall

After the Fall, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1924
After the Fall, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1924

After the Fall is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

After the Fall is a 1924 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works. The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Adam and Eve in a lush landscape, with the woman standing and the man seated, overcome with emotion. The scene conveys a sense of turmoil and introspection.

Technique & Style

Munch's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes creates a dynamic, emotionally charged atmosphere. The figures are rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, prioritizing emotional expression over precise detail.

History & Provenance

Munch, who studied at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania, developed a post-impressionist style focused on emotional expression. After the Fall is characteristic of this style and is now held in the Munch Museum.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edvard Munch

Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

Munch Museum

Museum

Munch Museum

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