Artwork
Summer at Ekely
Summer at Ekely is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Summer at Ekely is a 1921 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works. The painting is a landscape, characteristic of Munch's exploration of the natural world and its emotional resonance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with trees and a house in the background, rendered in muted greens, browns, and blues. A prominent tree in the foreground has a dark trunk and branches that stretch to the right, evoking a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is evident in the expressive brushstrokes and vivid, though muted, color palette. The painting's emotional intensity is conveyed through the artist's distinctive use of color and texture, reflecting his exploration of psychological and emotional states.
History & Provenance
Summer at Ekely is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch, who studied at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (Oslo), developed his unique style influenced by his life experiences and nihilist ideas.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
