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History, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1926

History

Edvard Munch

1926

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

History is a 1926 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1926 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two men sitting on a rocky cliffside, surrounded by a serene landscape. The man on the left wears a blue and white shirt, while the man on the right is dressed in a blue shirt. A large tree stands behind them, its branches stretching out towards the viewer. In the background, a body of water and distant mountains are visible under a light blue sky. The painting's color palette is dominated by shades of blue and green, with touches of red and yellow. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of 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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