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Building Worker
Building Worker is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Building Worker is a 1929 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for emotionally charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a construction worker in a contemplative pose, with a simple, expressionless face and clasped hands. The subject is set against a light-colored background with faint lines and shapes, possibly representing a building.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is evident in the bold lines, minimal detail, and bold colors used to create a sense of intimacy and immediacy.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Munch Museum, reflecting its connection to the artist's broader oeuvre.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
