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History: Study for the Boy, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1914

History: Study for the Boy

Edvard Munch

1914

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

History: Study for the Boy is a 1914 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1914 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a boy in a white shirt and dark pants, standing with his hands in his pockets. He has short, light-colored hair. The background is a mix of light and dark colors. The boy's face is serious, and his posture suggests he's thinking deeply. The artist used a mix of brushstrokes to create texture and depth in the painting. The artist who created this work is Edvard Munch.

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