Artwork
Man with Bronchitis
Man with Bronchitis is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Man with Bronchitis is a 1920 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work. The painting is a portrait of the artist himself.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Munch seated at a table, gazing to the right, surrounded by simple objects including a blue vase with a flower. The subject's facial expression is rendered in bold, expressive colors, conveying a sense of introspection or contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in a post-impressionist style, the painting features vivid colors and bold brushstrokes, characteristic of Munch's unique approach. The artist's use of color is particularly notable in the subject's face, where red, blue, and yellow hues are juxtaposed to create a sense of emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch's work was influenced by his early life experiences, including illness and loss, as well as his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania and his association with the nihilist Hans Jæger.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
