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Around the Drinking Table
Around the Drinking Table is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Around the Drinking Table is a 1927 oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, depicting a group of people gathered around a table with a central bottle and glasses. The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, conveying a sense of dynamic energy.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a lively gathering, possibly rowdy, with figures in dark attire and obscured or averted faces. This emphasis on atmosphere over individual identity suggests a focus on collective emotional state rather than personal portrayal.
Technique & Style
Munch employed bold, expressive brushstrokes and vivid coloration, hallmarks of his post-impressionist style, which prioritizes emotional and psychological depth over representational detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1927, the painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's enduring legacy within Norwegian cultural institutions.
Context
While differing in subject matter from Munch's more famous works like *The Scream*, *Around the Drinking Table* aligns with his broader exploration of human emotional experience through expressive, post-impressionist techniques.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
