Old Fisherman on Snow-covered Coast

Old Fisherman on Snow-covered Coast

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

You are looking at a painting of an old fisherman standing on a snow-covered coast. The fisherman is wearing a dark coat and a hat, and he is looking out at the sea. The background of the painting is a pale blue sky with some dark clouds. The painting is done in a style that is reminiscent of Impressionism, with loose brushstrokes and vivid colors. The snow on the ground is depicted in a thick, textured layer, giving the painting a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Edvard Munch.

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