Children in the Street (1915) by Edvard Munch

Children in the Street - Edvard Munch - 1915

Artwork Information

TitleChildren in the Street
ArtistEdvard Munch
Date1915
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions92 x 100 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationMunch Museum, Oslo, Norway

About Children in the Street

The artwork titled “Children in the Street” was created by artist Edvard Munch in 1915. This piece is rendered in oil on canvas and is a manifestation of the Expressionist movement, to which Munch was a major contributor. The dimensions of the artwork are 92 by 100 centimeters, and it is categorized as a genre painting. Currently, this artwork is housed in the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. It illustrates Munch’s interest in capturing emotional and psychological undercurrents in daily life scenes.

The artwork presents a scene of children engaged in a bustling street environment. Two characters are centrally placed, potentially indicating their significance within the composition. The brushwork is loose and expressive, characteristic of the Expressionist style, which seeks to convey the internal sensations over the precise representation of reality. The color palette comprises both muted and vibrant shades, which create a contrast that adds to the emotional depth of the scene. The forms are portrayed with a certain abstraction, allowing viewers to focus on the overall impression and mood rather than the realistic details. Through this painting, Munch communicates the dynamism and energy of childhood, as well as the atmosphere of the street setting.

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