Artwork
Albert Kollmann
Albert Kollmann is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Albert Kollmann is a portrait painted in oil by Edvard Munch in 1906, characterized by expressive brushwork and vivid coloration.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Albert Kollmann, is portrayed with eyes closed, against a divided backdrop of yellow and green. The emotional state or relationship of the subject to the artist is not explicitly conveyed through the painting's visible elements.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose, visible brushstrokes and a bold color palette to create depth and convey emotion, aligning with his post-Impressionist style focused on psychological expression.
History & Provenance
Created during Munch's post-Impressionist period, the painting is now part of the collection at the Munch Museum.
Context
Influenced by Munch's background in the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania and his association with nihilist thinker Hans Jæger, the work reflects his emphasis on emotional and psychological depth in portraiture.
Legacy
As part of Munch's oeuvre, *Albert Kollmann* contributes to the broader understanding of his post-Impressionist contributions, though it is not as widely recognized as works like *The Scream*.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
