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Street Workers in Snow, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1931

Street Workers in Snow

Edvard Munch

1931

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Street Workers in Snow is a 1931 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1931 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows three workers in the snow. They are wearing winter clothing and hats, and two of them are shoveling snow. The third worker is holding a shovel and looking down at the ground. The background is a light blue-gray color, which represents the snow. The workers are painted in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and bold colors. The overall effect is one of coldness and hard work. The painting captures a moment of everyday life, but it also conveys a sense of struggle and endurance. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you can explore the paintings of 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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