The Human Mountain
1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
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Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
The Human Mountain is a 1909 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting shows a group of people gathered around a large, conical structure. The people are mostly nude, with some wearing simple robes. The scene is depicted in muted colors, with the figures and structure rendered in rough, expressive lines. In the foreground, several figures are visible, including a woman with her arms raised and a man with his head bowed. The background is a soft, hazy gray, with a few streaks of yellow and blue. The Human Mountain is a striking example of Edvard Munch's unique style, which blends elements of Expressionism and Primitivism. To learn more about Munch's work, check out the Munch Museum.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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