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The Murderer, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

The Murderer

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Murderer is a 1910 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark shirt and hat walking down a road. He is the main focus of the painting, and the background is blurry. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, green, and yellow. The man's face is blurred, and he seems to be looking down. The road behind him is winding and has a few trees and bushes along it. The sky above is light and cloudy. The painting is quite expressive, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. It's a great example of Edvard Munch's unique style. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out more of Edvard Munch's work.

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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