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Elgersburg, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1905

Elgersburg

Edvard Munch

1905

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Elgersburg is a 1905 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1905 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a winding path through a landscape with a village in the background. The path is red and green, and it curves around a tree on the left side of the painting. In the foreground, there are two figures walking away from the viewer, carrying large objects on their backs. The painting has a dreamy, impressionistic quality, with soft brushstrokes and muted colors. The village in the background is depicted in a simplified, almost abstract way, with just a few buildings and trees visible. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy learning more about the artist, 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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