Artwork
Self-Portrait at the Wedding Table
Self-Portrait at the Wedding Table is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1925, this oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch depicts the artist himself seated at a wedding banquet. He is positioned at a table draped with a white cloth, surrounded by other formally dressed figures whose features remain indistinct. The composition is dominated by muted, dark tones, punctuated by lighter highlights on the tableware and faces.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, a man in a dark suit, appears introspective, his gaze directed downward and his hands clasped. The subdued expression suggests a contemplative or melancholic response to the celebratory setting, aligning with Munch’s recurring exploration of inner emotional states amid social rituals.
Technique & Style
Rendered with a loose, expressive brushwork, the work departs from precise realism in favor of conveying atmosphere. The painterly surface and softened outlines create a sense of immediacy, emphasizing mood over detailed representation, a characteristic approach within Munch’s post‑impressionist phase.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the painting has been part of the permanent collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo, where it remains accessible to the public as part of the institution’s holdings of the artist’s later oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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