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Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand

Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1932
Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1932

Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand is an oil 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

Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand is an oil painting executed by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch in 1932. The work is a portrait of Hanna Brieschke and is part of the Munch Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Hanna Brieschke, though the work's emotional or psychological depth, characteristic of Munch's oeuvre, suggests a nuanced exploration of the subject beyond mere representation.

Technique & Style

Munch employed a post-impressionist style in this portrait, distinguishing it from his more expressionist works like *The Scream*. The technique emphasizes expressive brushwork and vivid coloration.

History & Provenance

Created in 1932, the painting has been part of the Munch Museum's collection, indicating its significance within the artist's body of work.

Context

While Munch's life was marked by personal tragedy and illness, *Hanna Brieschke in Åsgårdstrand* reflects a period and style that diverges from the intense emotional turmoil often depicted in his earlier, more famous works.

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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