Artwork
Olaf Rye's Square towards South East
Olaf Rye's Square towards South East is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Olaf Rye's Square towards South East is a 1892 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. The work is a cityscape depicting a square.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a square lined with buildings, rendered in muted earth tones and soft pastels. The scene conveys a sense of depth and atmosphere through the use of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
The work reflects the Post-Impressionist movement, prioritizing subjective expression over realistic representation. Munch's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with long shadows cast across the square.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Munch Museum. Munch's life experiences, marked by illness and loss, influenced his focus on psychological and emotional states in his art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
