1913
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Gustaf Schieflerin muotokuva is a 1913 unspecified by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows an older man sitting on a stool in a dim room. He’s wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie, with one leg crossed over the other. His hands rest on his knee, and he has a small mustache and glasses. The background is messy—yellow, green, and white brushstrokes make the walls look rough and unfinished. The artist used thick, visible paint strokes, especially on the walls, which gives the scene a raw, textured feel. This technique is called *impasto*. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for dramatic effects.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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