Artwork
Children in the Street

Children in the Street is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Children in the Street is a 1910 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. It is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two children, dressed in dark attire, walking hand in hand down a street. The scene conveys a sense of childhood exploration and wonder.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, expressive style characteristic of post-impressionism, the work features visible brushstrokes and vivid colors, creating an impression of energy and movement.
Context
Munch's life experiences, marked by illness and loss, significantly influenced his artistic approach, often imbuing his works with emotional intensity.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.



















