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Still Life with Cabbage and other Vegetables

Still Life with Cabbage and other Vegetables, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1926
Still Life with Cabbage and other Vegetables, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1926

Still Life with Cabbage and other Vegetables is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Cabbage and other Vegetables is a 1926 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a simple still life arrangement of vegetables on a table, dominated by a large cabbage. The muted color palette and everyday subject reflect Munch's ongoing interest in ordinary themes.

Technique & Style

Munch's loose and expressive brushstrokes imbue the painting with energy and movement. His use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, exemplifying Munch's work within the post-impressionist movement, which encompassed both still life and figurative subjects.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edvard Munch

Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

Munch Museum

Museum

Munch Museum

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