Dark Spruce Forest
1900
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1900
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
This painting shows a dark forest with tall trees. The trees are painted in shades of green and brown, with some yellow highlights. The sky above is a deep blue. In the foreground, the trees are painted in thick, heavy brushstrokes, giving the painting a textured look. The colors are muted, with the greens and browns dominating the palette. The painting is quite somber, with the dark colors creating a sense of gloom. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
