Artwork

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1931
Street Workers in Snow: Fragment, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1931

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment is a 1931 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts laborers working in a snowy environment, conveying a sense of determination and hard work through their postures and body language, despite their faces being obscured.

Technique & Style

Munch's bold brushstrokes and vivid colors infuse the scene with energy and movement, characteristic of post-impressionist tendencies in his work.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Munch Museum, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre.

Context

The work is part of a broader artistic tradition that focuses on everyday laborers and their struggles.

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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