Artwork
Green Tree by the Road

Green Tree by the Road is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Green Tree by the Road is a 1913 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape in Kragerø, featuring a road and a tree with thick, gnarled branches. The scene is rendered in a way that emphasizes emotional and psychological expression.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of oil paint is characterized by thick, textured brushstrokes and uneven color blending, creating a dynamic and expressive effect. The rough, impasto style gives the scene a sense of energy and spontaneity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch developed his style after studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Oslo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.



















