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Man Digging, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1915

Man Digging

Edvard Munch

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Man Digging is a 1915 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Farmer, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1915 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting, "Man Digging," depicts a man bent over, digging in the ground with a tool. The man is wearing a hat and a long-sleeved shirt, and his face is not visible. The background of the painting is a mix of greens and blues, with some yellow and brown tones. The painting's style is expressive and loose, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the movement and energy of the scene. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the man digging. To learn more about the artist behind this work, 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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