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The Death of the Bohemian, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1915

The Death of the Bohemian

Edvard Munch

1915

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Death of the Bohemian is a 1915 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Death, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1915 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a room, with one person lying on a bed. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The people are dressed in dark clothing, and their faces are somber. In the foreground, a woman sits on a chair, looking down at the person on the bed. Another woman stands behind her, looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The background of the painting is a muted green color, with hints of blue and yellow. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and loss. The use of dark colors and somber expressions creates a sense of melancholy, and the viewer is left with a sense of unease. You might want to learn more about 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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