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 is a 1925 oil painting by Edvard Munch, characterized by its expressive depiction of a mountain landscape. The work exemplifies post-impressionist tendencies in its emphasis on emotional resonance over precise representation.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a mountain, predominantly rendered in green and purple hues, with sparse trees at its base. Set against a light purple, cloudy sky, the mountain's prominence suggests a contemplative or awe-inspired response to natural grandeur.
Technique & Style
Munch employed vigorous brushstrokes to achieve a rough, textured surface, contributing to the work's emotive intensity. The muted color palette, despite its subdued nature, effectively highlights the mountain's form.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925, Mountains is part of the Munch Museum's collection, underscoring the artist's significance within Norwegian cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
