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White Horse Seen from the Rear, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1917

White Horse Seen from the Rear

Edvard Munch

1917

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

White Horse Seen from the Rear is a 1917 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1917 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a white horse seen from the rear, standing in a field. The horse is the main focus of the image, with its body facing away from the viewer. The horse's coat is rendered in shades of white and cream, with darker tones used to suggest its muscles and contours. The background of the painting is a soft, muted green, which helps to emphasize the horse's whiteness. The overall effect of the painting is one of calmness and serenity, with the horse appearing relaxed and at ease. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up 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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