Artwork
Promenade on Karl Johan
Promenade on Karl Johan is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Promenade on Karl Johan is a 1922 oil painting by Edvard Munch, capturing a dynamic street scene on Oslo's central thoroughfare, Karl Johan.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bustling crowd moving in various directions, set against the backdrop of buildings and trees. While the subject is a public, everyday scene, it reflects Munch's characteristic interest in conveying psychological and emotional nuances.
Technique & Style
Executed in a loose, expressive post-impressionist style, the work features bold, vibrant brushstrokes and a palette that conveys the energy and movement of the urban setting.
History & Provenance
Promenade on Karl Johan is part of the permanent collection at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway.
Context
Created during Munch's later period, this work contrasts with his more somber, early pieces influenced by personal tragedy, instead reflecting a more outward, observational focus.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
