Sanatorium
1902
paint
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
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Artist
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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paint
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
Sanatorium is a 1902 paint by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting shows a group of people in a dimly lit room. They are dressed in dark clothing, and their faces are blurred. The room has a greenish tint, with some plants visible in the background. The atmosphere is somber and quiet. The people in the painting seem to be in a state of contemplation or sadness. The artist's use of muted colors and blurred faces creates a sense of anonymity and universality. The painting's title, "Sanatorium," suggests that the scene is set in a hospital or a place of recovery. The artist's use of casein paint adds a sense of texture and depth to the painting. The overall effect is one of melancholy and introspection. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, look up the works of Edvard Munch.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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