Artwork
Alma Mater
Alma Mater is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Alma Mater is a 1914 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological depth in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of figures in a landscape, centered around a standing woman in a red jacket and blue skirt, surrounded by others in various poses, suggesting a scene of communal interaction or gathering.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette featuring blues, greens, and pinks, Alma Mater exemplifies post-impressionist tendencies, conveying a sense of dynamic energy and movement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, Alma Mater is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's development of a distinctive style during his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (now Oslo).
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
