Artwork
Carpenters in the Studio
Carpenters in the Studio 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
Carpenters in the Studio, a 1920 oil painting by Edvard Munch, depicts two carpenters at work in a studio setting, characterized by bold brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the absorbed labor of two carpenters, dressed in blue and white, as they concentrate on their task, one handling a long wooden piece. The scene emphasizes their skill and engagement.
Technique & Style
Munch employed post-impressionist techniques, marked by expressive, bold brushstrokes and a distinctive color scheme featuring yellow, white, and purple hues in the background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, the work is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's ongoing exploration of psychological depth through everyday scenes.
Context
Rooted in Munch's post-impressionist style, influenced by his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania, the painting balances the mundane with emotional undertones, typical of his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
