Artwork
Workers in Snow
Workers in Snow is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.
About this work
Overview
Workers in Snow is a 1910 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring psychological expression through his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of men in dark clothing walking through a snowy landscape, conveying a sense of seriousness and purpose. The scene is characterized by a feeling of coldness and isolation, evoked by the snow-covered trees and hills.
Technique & Style
Munch employed bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the energy and movement of the scene, lending the painting a dynamic and emotive quality. This approach is consistent with the post-impressionist movement, which emphasized mood and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Museum of Western Art, created during a period in Munch's life when he continued to explore and develop his style, which was influenced by his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
