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Worker and Child, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1907

Worker and Child

Edvard Munch

1907

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Worker and Child is a 1907 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1907 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man and a child walking together on a path, with the man leading the way. The man is dressed in dark clothing, while the child is wearing a white dress. In the background, a group of people can be seen walking in the same direction. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and white dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting's focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people is reminiscent of the work of other artists who explored similar themes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this 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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