Artwork
The Fight
The Fight is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Subject & Meaning
The depiction emphasizes raw human interaction within a specific landscape tied to Munch's private environment, rather than allegorical symbolism.
The painting portrays a violent confrontation between figures including Edvard Munch and Ludvig Karsten in an outdoor setting near Munch's house, featuring a prominent tree as part of the composition. The scene draws from personal tensions and social dynamics observed by the artist, reflecting themes of aggression and psychological tension characteristic of his later work. The depiction emphasizes raw human interaction within a specific landscape tied to Munch's private environment, rather than allegorical symbolism.
The work measures 120 cm by 90.5 cm and is executed in oil on canvas, currently held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
The subject matter centers on a physical struggle that symbolizes broader psychological conflicts, rooted in the artist's immediate surroundings and relationships.
Technique & Style
The Fight is an oil painting executed on canvas. According to the catalogue record, the work measures 90.5 cm in height by 120 cm in width. Classified within the genre painting tradition, it depicts a violent scene involving figures including Edvard Munch and Ludvig Karsten set against the backdrop of Edvard Munch's house and a tree. The painting is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
No additional information regarding the specific painting technique, handling of the medium, surface preparation, or current condition of the work is documented in the available sources.
History & Provenance
The painting was created by Edvard Munch in 1932. It is held in the collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo, where it remains today.
The work depicts a violent scene and is associated with figures including Ludvig Karsten, suggesting a narrative or thematic connection within Munch’s circle. The painting’s dimensions are 90.5 cm in height and 120 cm in width.
Edvard Munch's 1932 painting The Fight is held in the collection of the Munch Museum. The work, executed in oil on canvas, measures 90.5 cm in height and 120 cm in width. While the provided sources confirm its location and physical dimensions, they do not supply a specific inventory or accession number for the piece. Furthermore, the available documentation contains no details regarding the painting's exhibition history.
Overview
Created in 1932, The Fight is an oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. Executed within the post‑impressionist idiom, the work is part of the permanent collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo. It presents a violent encounter set in a domestic yard, using a limited palette and expressive brushwork to convey tension.
Context
Munch often incorporated acquaintances into his compositions; the work includes likenesses of himself, his home, and fellow painter Ludvig Karsten, alongside a solitary tree. This personal cast of characters situates the violent tableau within Munch’s own social circle, hinting at underlying tensions among his peers.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
