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Alma Mater: Central Figure, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Alma Mater: Central Figure

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Alma Mater: Central Figure is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting features a central figure with a large, round body and long, thin arms. The figure is painted in shades of orange and brown, with some green accents. The background is a light tan color, with some darker lines and marks visible. The figure appears to be some kind of creature or monster, with a large head and long, spindly limbs. It's not clear what the figure is supposed to represent, but it's certainly an interesting and unusual image. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to check out the work of Edvard Munch, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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