Artwork
New Snow in the Avenue
New Snow in the Avenue is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
New Snow in the Avenue is a 1906 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a snow-covered street with bare trees and a solitary child holding a large red mushroom, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The contrast between the vibrant mushroom and the muted surroundings draws the viewer's attention.
Technique & Style
Munch employed impasto, applying thick layers of paint to create texture. The work is characteristic of his post-impressionist style, developed after his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's continued exploration of landscape as a means to express emotional and psychological states.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
