1910
charcoal
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Alma Mater: Fragment with Playing Child is a 1910 charcoal by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
The painting depicts a nude child playing with a yellow ribbon. The child is standing with their left leg bent at the knee, and their right arm is raised to their face. The child's body is rendered in soft, muted colors, with subtle shading that suggests a sense of depth and volume. The background of the painting is a warm, beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the child's figure. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet intimacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, explore the technique of glazing.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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