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Alma Mater: Middle Part, by Edvard Munch, paint, 1914

Alma Mater: Middle Part

Edvard Munch

1914

paint

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Alma Mater: Middle Part is a 1914 paint by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1914 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting in a landscape with children around her. She wears a red top and a blue skirt, with a blue scarf around her neck. The woman is breastfeeding a baby, while two other children stand beside her. The background shows a landscape with greenery and a blue sky with clouds. The painting is done in casein paint, which gives it a unique texture. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up 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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