Who painted Eberhard Grisebach?

Eberhard Grisebach was painted by Edvard Munch in 1932.

Where can I see Eberhard Grisebach?

Eberhard Grisebach is held by Munch Museum.

What movement is Eberhard Grisebach?

Eberhard Grisebach is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Eberhard Grisebach

Edvard Munch , 1932

Eberhard Grisebach is a charcoal painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1932, this oil portrait by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch presents Eberhard Grisebach against a stark white backdrop. The composition is simple yet deliberate, focusing attention on the sitter’s attire and posture. The work resides in the Munch Museum, forming part of the artist’s later output that continues his investigation of individual presence through colour and form.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is a man in a white suit jacket, white shirt, and red trousers, topped with a broad-brimmed hat. He stands with his left hand on his hip, his expression neutral, conveying a restrained self‑assurance. The lack of overt emotion aligns with Munch’s interest in portraying interior states through external poise rather than narrative drama.

Technique & Style

Munch employs loose, gestural brushwork and a limited palette of bold whites, reds, and a hint of blue at the lower edge. The background’s flat whiteness isolates the subject, while the subtle blue stroke introduces a visual counter‑balance. The simplified rendering of facial features and the fluid handling of paint reflect a post‑impressionist approach that emphasizes mood over precise detail.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted during a period when Munch was consolidating his reputation beyond the early Symbolist works that made him famous. After its completion, the canvas entered the collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo, where it has been displayed as part of the artist’s comprehensive holdings, illustrating his continued engagement with portraiture in the early 1930s.