Artwork
Music on Karl Johan
Music on Karl Johan is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Music on Karl Johan is a 1895 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling city street scene on Karl Johans gate, featuring a marching band and a diverse crowd of people. A woman, child, and man with a red umbrella are prominent in the foreground, set against a backdrop of buildings and pedestrians.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose brushstrokes and a predominantly muted color palette, punctuated by vivid accents such as the red umbrella and a woman's green coat, to capture the dynamic atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
