Artwork
Two Children on their way to the Fairytale Forest
Two Children on their way to the Fairytale Forest is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Children on their way to the Fairytale Forest is a 1901 painting by Edvard Munch, executed in casein paint. It is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two children walking towards a forest, their backs to the viewer. The scene is rendered in muted earth tones and pastels, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation and wonder.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of casein paint gives the work a smooth, flat appearance. The painting's post-impressionist style reflects Munch's focus on emotional and psychological expression, developed through his studies and associations with artists like Hans Jæger.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
