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Man with a Sledge, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Man with a Sledge

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Man with a Sledge is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Ice Skating, held at Munch Museum.

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

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a blue coat and hat, holding a sledge. He is standing on a frozen body of water, possibly a lake or river, with a few people ice skating in the background. The man is the main focus of the painting, with the sledge and his clothing rendered in bold brushstrokes. The background is more subdued, with the ice skaters and the frozen water depicted in softer colors. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he gazes out at the frozen landscape. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, 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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