Artwork
Mountains
Mountains 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
Mountains, created by Edvard Munch in 1925, is an oil painting depicting a mountainous landscape characterized by a predominantly cool-toned palette with accents of green, set against a lighter blue sky.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Mountains is a natural landscape, but typical of Munch's work, it is imbued with an emphasis on mood and psychological depth, suggesting an exploration of inner states through the portrayal of the external world.
Technique & Style
Executed with loose, expressive brushstrokes, Mountains reflects Munch's post-impressionist inclinations, prioritizing the conveyance of energy and emotional resonance over detailed realism.
History & Provenance
Mountains is part of the collection at the Munch Museum, underscoring its significance within the artist's oeuvre and its public accessibility.
Context
Created during a period of Munch's life and career marked by the development of a style focused on expressing psychological states, Mountains aligns with his broader artistic preoccupations of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
