Artwork
Small Lake with Boat
Small Lake with Boat is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Small Lake with Boat is a 1890 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works. The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene lake scene with a small boat, surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a soft blue sky with white clouds. The tranquil atmosphere suggests a peaceful and contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of brushstrokes and color palette in Small Lake with Boat conveys simplicity and subtlety, characteristic of his early style, which was influenced by post-impressionist ideals of emotional and psychological expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
