Artwork
Jealousy in the Garden
Jealousy in the Garden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Jealousy in the Garden is a 1929 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological depth in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a figure in a dark hat and coat, lost in thought, set against a backdrop of a tree with sparse foliage and a building. The somber mood and muted color palette evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is characterized by a focus on expressive content, achieved through the use of muted colors such as blues, greens, and browns, which dominate the scene and contribute to its contemplative atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Munch Museum, reflecting Munch's significant contribution to the art world.
Context
Munch's work was influenced by his experiences, including a childhood marked by illness and loss, as well as his interactions with nihilist thought and formal art training at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
