Artwork
Horse Team in Snow
Horse Team in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Horse Team in Snow is a 1923 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two horses, one black and one white, in motion against a snowy landscape with distant buildings. The horses' movement towards the viewer creates a sense of energy.
Technique & Style
Munch's expressive and loose brushstrokes contribute to the dynamic feel of the work, characteristic of his post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's continued experimentation with style and theme throughout his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
