Death Struggle
1915
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1915
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
Death Struggle is a 1915 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting, "Death Struggle", shows a group of people in a room, with one person lying on a bed. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue. The people are dressed in dark clothing, and their faces are blurred. In the foreground, a person is lying on a bed, with a red blanket covering them. The background is a wall with a pattern of brown and yellow shapes. The overall mood of the painting is somber and melancholic. The use of muted colors and blurred faces creates a sense of ambiguity and mystery. The painting seems to be exploring themes of mortality and the human experience. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Edvard Munch.
