Artwork
Horse Team in Snow
Horse Team in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Horse Team in Snow is a 1921 oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, depicting a team of horses in a snowy landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a line of horses, their bodies and heads oriented to the right, set against a serene snowy backdrop with distant trees and a fence. The scene conveys calmness and serenity through its composition and color palette.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose, expressive brushstrokes, muted earth tones, and blues to capture movement and depth. The use of chiaroscuro enhances the dimensional blend of horses and background, characteristic of his post-impressionist approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1921, the painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's post-impressionist style, distinct from his more emotionally intense works like The Scream.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
