Artwork

Lucien Dedichen and Jappe Nilssen

Lucien Dedichen and Jappe Nilssen, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1925
Lucien Dedichen and Jappe Nilssen, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1925

Lucien Dedichen and Jappe Nilssen is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Lucien Dedichen and Jappe Nilssen is a 1925 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his expressive style. The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two men in a dimly lit room, one standing and the other seated in a striped armchair. The scene's subdued colors and focused lighting on the men's faces suggest an emphasis on their emotional presence.

Technique & Style

Munch's use of thick, visible brushstrokes and impasto technique creates a textured, rough effect. The painting's post-impressionist style is characterized by its emphasis on emotional expression and non-naturalistic representation.

History & Provenance

Created in 1925, the painting is now held in the Munch Museum, reflecting Munch's significant contribution to the art historical canon.

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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