Artwork

Children in the Street

Children in the Street, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910
Children in the Street, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

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.

About this work

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.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edvard Munch

Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

Munch Museum

Museum

Munch Museum

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