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Uphill with a Sledge, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1910

Uphill with a Sledge

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Uphill with a Sledge 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 depicts a snowy landscape with a person pulling a sledge uphill. The scene is set against a backdrop of snow-covered ground and trees, with the person dressed in dark clothing and the sledge appearing to be filled with something. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the movement and energy of the scene. The overall effect is one of dynamic tension, as if the person is struggling to pull the sledge up the hill. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore 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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