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History, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1913

History

Edvard Munch

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

History is a 1913 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Børre Eriksen, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1913 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting features a man and a child standing on a rocky cliff, with the man sitting on a large rock and the child standing beside him. The man is wearing a white shirt and blue pants, while the child is dressed in a white shirt and dark pants. In the background, there are more rocks and a tree with green leaves. The painting has a dreamy quality to it, with soft colors and gentle brushstrokes. The overall mood is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 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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