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Life, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Life

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Dominant colour

Overview

Life is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

About this work

This painting, titled Life, features a group of people in a lush outdoor setting. On the left, a man stands next to a tree, while two women in white dresses sit on the grass. Another woman, dressed in blue, sits under the tree. A man in dark attire stands on the right side of the painting. The scene is set against a backdrop of greenery, with the figures arranged in a seemingly casual manner. The brushstrokes are expressive, and the colors are muted, giving the painting a sense of serenity. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the work of Edvard Munch.

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