Artwork
Frimann Koren
Frimann Koren is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Frimann Koren is a wax crayon portrait created by Edvard Munch in 1927. The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man's head and shoulders, with his face turned to the right and mouth open, as if speaking or shouting. His downward-cast eyes and pulled-back hair add to the subject's expressive character.
Technique & Style
Rendered in wax crayon, the sketch features bold, expressive lines and a muted color palette, conveying dynamic energy and emotion. The post-impressionist style reflects Munch's exploration of psychological and emotional states through simplified forms.
History & Provenance
Edvard Munch, a Norwegian painter, created Frimann Koren. Munch's early life was marked by family illness and loss, influencing his expressive approach to art. He studied at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (Oslo).
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
