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Ship's Deck in Storm, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Ship's Deck in Storm

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Ship's Deck in Storm 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 ship's deck during a storm. The deck is crowded with people, some of whom are wearing dark clothing and hats. The background is a mix of gray and white, with some blue visible through the gaps in the deck. The people on the deck are shown in various poses, some leaning against the railings or each other. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with visible texture on the canvas. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and chaos. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Edvard Munch.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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