The artwork titled “Professor Daniel Jacobson” is a creation by Edvard Munch, painted in 1909. Employing oil on canvas as his medium, Munch contributes to the Expressionism movement with this piece. The portrait measures 204 x 111.5 cm and is currently housed in the Munch Museum, located in Oslo, Norway.
In the artwork, the figure of Professor Daniel Jacobson is portrayed with a strong, commanding presence. Standing at full length, he occupies the foreground, suggesting an eminent personality or standing. Munch’s use of vivid, bold colors and the intense, emotional expression on the subject’s face are characteristic of the Expressionist style, aimed at evoking a psychological response rather than depicting reality. The background is abstract, with broad, loose brushstrokes that create a sense of dynamism and movement. Warm hues dominate the palette, and the impression of the figure’s form is more concerned with the conveyance of character than with fine anatomical detail. The rough texture and the visible, expressive brushwork impart a visceral quality to the work, inviting contemplation on the inner life and temperament of the portrayed individual.