Artwork
From Jeløya
From Jeløya is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Subject & Meaning
The depiction emphasizes the dense forest and the solitary path, reflecting themes of solitude and the passage of time in Munch's work.
The painting shows a forested landscape on the island of Jeløya, featuring a winding trail beneath a cloudy sky, symbolizing a quiet, contemplative natural scene.
The depiction emphasizes the dense forest and the solitary path, reflecting themes of solitude and the passage of time in Munch's work.
The natural elements, trees, trail, sky, and clouds, serve as symbolic representations of inner emotional states, aligning with Munch's interest in existential themes within everyday nature.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting executed on canvas, depicting the island of Jeløya with a forested landscape, trees, a trail, sky, and clouds. The formal composition emphasizes natural elements in a stylized manner characteristic of Munch's approach to landscape, while the handling of oil on canvas contributes to the textured, emotive surface. The piece measures 99.5 cm in height by 120 cm in width.
History & Provenance
From Jeløya is a landscape painting by Edvard Munch, dated to 1913 and executed in oil paint on canvas. The work was created during a period when Munch was producing numerous landscape compositions, and it depicts the island of Jeløya with its forest, trees, a trail, sky, and clouds.
The painting is held in the collection of the Munch Museum, where it remains located. No information is available regarding an earlier ownership chain, a commissioning party, or intermediate provenance prior to its acquisition by the museum.
Overview
Created in 1913, this oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch portrays a quiet landscape on the island of Jeløya. A meandering path cuts through a forested area, leading the eye toward distant structures that suggest a modest settlement. The composition is dominated by subdued, earth‑toned hues, producing a tranquil atmosphere that invites contemplation of the natural setting.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
