Artwork
Old Man
Old Man is a charcoal painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Edvard Munch's 'Old Man' is a charcoal work created in 2000, exemplifying the artist's late-career output. It is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a seated elderly man with his head tilted and eyes cast downward, conveying a contemplative or introspective mood. The subject's emotional state is the primary focus.
Technique & Style
Munch employed charcoal to achieve a sketchy, expressive representation of the old man. Loose lines and visible sketch marks contribute to the work's spontaneous and immediate character.
History & Provenance
'Old Man' was created by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work, often associated with post-impressionism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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