Drinkers

Drinkers

Edvard Munch

1906

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a table. They are dressed in dark, formal attire, and there are glasses on the table in front of them. The scene is set against a light-colored background. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to create a sense of energy and movement in the painting. The figures are depicted in a loose, expressive style, with an emphasis on capturing their emotions and interactions. The painting is held at the Munch Museum, and is a great example of the artist's ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look into impasto, a method of applying thick layers of paint to a canvas to create a textured effect.

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