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Childhood, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1908

Childhood

Edvard Munch

1908

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Childhood is a 1908 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1908 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows two children on a beach, one standing and the other on all fours. The standing child has their arms raised, while the other child is looking up. The background is a sandy beach with a body of water in the distance. The painting is done in oil paint and features a nude visual genre. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you can explore more of Edvard Munch's paintings.

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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