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Timbermen at Work on the Studio Building, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1920

Timbermen at Work on the Studio Building

Edvard Munch

1920

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Timbermen at Work on the Studio Building is a 1920 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1920 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows three men working on a building. They're wearing blue shirts and hats, and one of them is standing on a ladder. The man on the ladder is looking down at the other two, who are kneeling on the ground. The background is light-colored, and there are some lines that look like they might be part of the building. The men seem to be doing some kind of construction work. The painting has a lot of blue and brown colors, which gives it a calm feeling. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, which makes the painting feel more dynamic. If you like this painting, you might also like 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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