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Bergen Harbour, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1916

Bergen Harbour

Edvard Munch

1916

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bergen Harbour is a 1916 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Genoa, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1916 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a harbour scene with a few boats and a cityscape in the background. The harbour is depicted in shades of blue and green, with some yellow and orange accents. In the foreground, there is a large, dark shape that could be a boat or a dock. The painting has a lot of brushstrokes and textures, giving it a dynamic feel. The colours are muted, but there are some bright spots that catch the eye. The overall effect is one of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist 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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