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The Human Mountain: Towards the Light, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1927

The Human Mountain: Towards the Light

Edvard Munch

1927

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Human Mountain: Towards the Light is a 1927 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1927 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a mountain of human figures in various poses. The figures are painted in shades of blue, gray, and white, with some hints of orange and yellow. The background is a mix of light blue and gray, with some darker gray and black brushstrokes. The painting has a sense of movement and energy, with the figures seeming to climb upwards towards the light. The use of color and brushwork creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The painting's use of bold colors and expressive brushwork is reminiscent of the work 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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