History: Study for the Old Man
1910
charcoal
From the collection of Munch Museum
1910
charcoal
From the collection of Munch Museum
This painting shows an elderly man sitting on a chair, facing the right side of the canvas. He has a long white beard and is wearing a white shirt with a blue vest and pants. The background is a light brown color. The man's facial expression is calm, and his posture suggests a sense of relaxation. The artist's use of tempera creates a soft, muted effect that adds to the overall sense of serenity in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Edvard Munch.
