Artwork
Hieronymus Heyerdahl
Hieronymus Heyerdahl is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Edvard Munch's 1917 portrait Hieronymus Heyerdahl is an oil painting held in the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Hieronymus Heyerdahl, a man shown standing confidently in a snowy landscape, wearing a dark coat and holding a hat. His serious facial expression and posture convey a sense of assurance.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a post-impressionist style, the painting features loose, expressive brushstrokes that give the image a dynamic feel. Munch's technique reflects his emphasis on emotional expression, developed through his studies and associations.
History & Provenance
Munch created Hieronymus Heyerdahl in 1917, a period in his career influenced by his early life experiences and artistic training at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
