Artwork
Card Players in Elgersburg
Card Players in Elgersburg is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Card Players in Elgersburg is a 1905 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. It is a genre scene characteristic of the post-impressionist style and is held in the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two men engrossed in a card game, seated at a table with a bottle and glasses. The atmosphere is contemplative, with the men's focus on the game creating a sense of quiet intensity.
Technique & Style
The work features a predominantly green and yellow background, with a pink and orange sky. Munch's post-impressionist approach is evident in the composition and color choices, which contribute to the overall mood of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
