Sailors in Snow
1910
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1910
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
Sailors in Snow is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting depicts a group of sailors trudging through the snow, their dark figures standing out against the white backdrop. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with touches of blue and grey that evoke a sense of coldness. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the impression of movement and energy. In the foreground, the sailors are shown in various poses, some with their heads down and others looking up. The snow-covered ground stretches out behind them, meeting the horizon at a slight incline. The overall effect is one of somberness and introspection, as if the sailors are lost in thought as they navigate the winter landscape. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Edvard Munch.
