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Jealousy Motif, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1920

Jealousy Motif

Edvard Munch

1920

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Jealousy Motif 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

This painting is a sketchy, unfinished work featuring a man's face in the foreground, with his head turned to the left. The man's face is drawn in green and yellow, with a few dark green spots on the left side of his head. In the background, there are some faint, red lines that appear to be the outline of a person or object. The overall effect of the painting is one of movement and energy, with the bold lines and bright colors creating a sense of tension and drama. The unfinished nature of the work adds to its sense of spontaneity and immediacy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of Edvard Munch.

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