Artwork
Gobelin
Gobelin is an oil painting by Ludvig Karsten. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Gobelin is a 1911 oil painting by Norwegian artist Ludvig Karsten. It is a still life composition featuring a table with various objects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table covered with a tablecloth, bearing a vase with flowers, a plate, and a bowl, set against a multicolored background dominated by dark blues and greens.
Technique & Style
Executed in a style influenced by impressionism, Gobelin is characterized by thick brushstrokes and vivid colors, with visible texture adding depth to the work.
History & Provenance
Gobelin is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Karsten, known for his bohemian lifestyle, exhibited extensively in Scandinavia during his career.
Context
Karsten's work was informed by early 20th-century French modernist trends, including neo-impressionism, and the influence of artists like Edvard Munch and Henri Matisse.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludvig Karsten (8 May 1876 – 19 October 1926) was a Norwegian painter. He was a neo-impressionist influenced by Edvard Munch, Henri Matisse and contemporary French painting. He first participated at the Autumn…
