Artwork
Building Workers in Snow
Building Workers in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Building Workers in Snow is a 1920 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 three laborers in a snowy urban landscape, with buildings visible in the background. The workers are distinguished by their clothing, with the foreground figure wearing a yellow jacket and green pants.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Building Workers in Snow features loose, expressive brushstrokes and a subdued color palette, characteristic of Munch's post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, the painting is now held in the Munch Museum, reflecting Munch's association with Norwegian art institutions and his development as an artist influenced by his early life experiences and studies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
