Artwork
Self-Portrait With a Bottle of Wine
Self-Portrait With a Bottle of Wine 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.
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Overview
Self-Portrait With a Bottle of Wine is a 1906 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring the human psyche through his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a self-portrait, capturing Munch's own likeness. It reflects his interest in conveying inner experiences and emotional states, an approach encouraged by his association with the nihilist Hans Jæger.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Self-Portrait With a Bottle of Wine is characteristic of the post-impressionist movement, a style that allowed Munch to express his inner world.
History & Provenance
Munch studied at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania, laying the groundwork for his artistic career. The painting is now part of the Munch Museum's collection.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
