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Building Workers in the Studio, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1920

Building Workers in the Studio

Edvard Munch

1920

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Building Workers in the Studio is a 1920 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1920 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts three men at work in a studio. The man on the left is standing on a ladder, while the other two are on the ground, one facing away from the viewer. The room is filled with wooden beams and a large window that lets in natural light. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds a sense of energy to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of industriousness and creativity. The Munch Museum is home to many of Edvard Munch's works, including this one.

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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