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

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment

Edvard Munch

1931

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Street Workers in Snow: Fragment 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 depicts a scene of street workers in the snow. The workers are shown in the midst of their labor, with one figure leaning on a shovel and another standing nearby. The snow-covered ground and the workers' clothing suggest a cold winter day. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds a sense of energy and movement to the scene. The workers' faces are not clearly visible, but their postures and body language convey a sense of determination and hard work. The painting's focus on everyday laborers and their struggles is reminiscent of the work of other artists who explored similar themes. To learn more about this style of art, explore the works 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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