Artwork
Sailors in Snow
Sailors in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Sailors in Snow is a 1910 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of sailors walking through a snowy landscape, their dark forms silhouetted against a predominantly white background. The somber mood and introspective atmosphere suggest the sailors are lost in thought as they navigate the cold environment.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette with touches of blue and grey to convey a sense of coldness and movement. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of depth and emphasizes the figures.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch's artistic style was influenced by his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Oslo and his association with the nihilist Hans Jæger.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
