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Hodman at Work on the Studio Building, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1920

Hodman at Work on the Studio Building

Edvard Munch

1920

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Hodman at Work on the Studio Building is a 1920 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1920 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a man, possibly a hodman, working on a building. He is wearing a blue shirt and white pants, and is carrying a large object on his shoulder. The background of the painting is a mix of colors, with shades of brown, yellow, and blue. The man's posture and facial expression suggest that he is focused on his work, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of industriousness. The use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds to the sense of energy and activity in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, 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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