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Boat with Three Boys, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1894

Boat with Three Boys

Edvard Munch

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Boat with Three Boys is a 1894 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1894 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows three boys in a boat. The boys are dressed in light-colored shirts and dark pants. One boy is standing and holding an oar, while the other two are sitting in the boat. The boat is painted in warm, earthy tones, with the water in the background depicted in shades of blue and gray. The painting has a sense of movement and energy, with the boys appearing to be in motion. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity. The artist, Edvard Munch, was a Norwegian painter known for his bold and expressive works. This painting is a great example of his style, and it's definitely worth checking out if you're interested in learning more about his technique.

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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