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Children on the Street, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1906

Children on the Street

Edvard Munch

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Children on the Street is a 1906 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1906 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a group of children standing in the middle of a road, surrounded by trees and a grassy area. The scene is set in a landscape with a winding road that curves to the right. The children are dressed in various colors, with some wearing red, yellow, and blue clothing. They appear to be engaged in conversation or play, adding a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The trees and grassy area provide a natural backdrop, with the road serving as a focal point. The use of oil paint and the artist's brushwork give the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality. The overall effect is one of a serene and peaceful scene, inviting the viewer to step into the world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, explore the work of 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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