Artwork
Man's Head with Beard
Man's Head with Beard is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Man's Head with Beard is a 1892 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. It is a portrait held in the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a close-up of a man with a long white beard, wearing a dark jacket, set against a dark background. His serious and somewhat sorrowful expression is conveyed through his downcast eyes and furrowed eyebrows.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its textured brushwork, particularly evident in the rendering of the beard and jacket, giving it a rough, realistic quality. As a post-impressionist piece, it showcases Munch's distinctive style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
