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Alma Mater: Fragment, by Edvard Munch, charcoal, 1910

Alma Mater: Fragment

Edvard Munch

1910

charcoal

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Alma Mater: Fragment is a 1910 charcoal 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 shows a large, unfinished canvas with a few faint sketches. The main sketch is a person sitting on the right side, with a few lines suggesting a body and head. There's also a partial circle on the left, but it's hard to tell what it's supposed to be. The canvas is a light beige color with some darker brown spots and smudges. The painting has a rough, unfinished quality to it, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of spontaneity. The sketches are loose and expressive, giving the impression that the artist was working quickly and freely. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to check out the work of Edvard Munch.

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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