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The Pathfinder, by Edvard Munch, charcoal, 1911

The Pathfinder

Edvard Munch

1911

charcoal

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Pathfinder is a 1911 charcoal by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1911 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark outfit walking through a forest. He's looking down, and there's a white horse behind him. The scene is set in a forest with trees and bushes. The colors are mostly greens and browns, with some blues in the background. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive. One interesting thing about this painting is the way the artist used color to create a sense of atmosphere. The greens and browns give the forest a natural, earthy feel, while the blues in the background add a sense of depth and distance. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist 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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