Artwork
Workers in Snow
Workers in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Workers in Snow is a 1913 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring human emotion and experience through his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts laborers in a snowy landscape, dressed in dark clothing and engaged in physical labor, possibly snow clearance or construction. The scene conveys a sense of human struggle and existential themes, recurring motifs in Munch's oeuvre.
Technique & Style
Munch employed bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the energy and movement of the scene, characteristic of his post-impressionist style, which emphasizes personal psychological expression.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting its significance within the artist's body of work.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
