Artwork
From Karl Johan
From Karl Johan is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
From Karl Johan is a 1895 oil painting by Edvard Munch, depicting a street scene in Oslo, characterized by muted colors and expressive brushwork.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures everyday urban life, with figures walking or standing amidst buildings, conveying a sense of quotidian activity through observed details like umbrellas and hats.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a subdued palette dominated by blues, pinks, and grays, aligning with post-impressionist tendencies and imbuing the scene with a sense of dynamic energy.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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