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Runaway Horse in Street, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Runaway Horse in Street

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Runaway Horse in Street is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, 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 shows a chaotic scene of a runaway horse in the middle of a street. The horse is in the center, with people standing around it, looking worried. The street is lined with buildings, and the sky is blue with clouds. The horse is painted in shades of brown and gray, with a yellow harness. The people are dressed in dark clothing, and some are holding their hats. The buildings are painted in shades of white, yellow, and orange. The painting has a sense of energy and movement, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist, Edvard Munch, was known for his expressive and emotive paintings. To learn more about his work, look up the artist Edvard Munch.

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