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Workers on their Way Home, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1913

Workers on their Way Home

Edvard Munch

1913

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Workers on their Way Home is a 1913 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1913 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of men walking in a line, possibly on their way home from work. They are all wearing hats and coats, and some have their heads down or are looking to the side. The background is a mix of buildings and a gray sky. The men are painted in loose brushstrokes, with a focus on capturing their movement and energy. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and brown dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created 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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