Self-Portrait in the Garden, Ekely (1942) by Edvard Munch

Self-Portrait in the Garden, Ekely - Edvard Munch - 1942

Artwork Information

TitleSelf-Portrait in the Garden, Ekely
ArtistEdvard Munch
Date1942
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60 x 80 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationMunch Museum, Oslo, Norway

About Self-Portrait in the Garden, Ekely

The artwork titled “Self-Portrait in the Garden, Ekely” was created by the notable Expressionist artist Edvard Munch in 1942. The medium used for this piece is oil on canvas, with dimensions measuring 60 x 80 cm. This genre painting embodies the expressive characteristics typical of the Expressionist movement and is presently held at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway.

The artwork depicts a solitary figure standing in a vibrantly colored garden, presumably the artist himself as it is a self-portrait. The composition features bold, swirling brushstrokes and a rich, emotive color palette that conveys a sense of introspection and the subject’s relationship with the surrounding natural environment. The garden setting is portrayed with a combination of earthy tones and patches of vivid colors, while the sky in the background transitions from a pale to a deeper hue, suggesting a certain time of day or atmospheric effect.

Foreground elements include bare trees with slender trunks, and to the right, there is a white bench, inviting yet vacant, adding a sense of solitude or contemplation. The figure is prominently positioned, dressed in a long coat and hat, facing away from the viewer, which may imply a moment of personal reflection or connection with the serene landscape. The fluid, almost abstract treatment of form and space reflects Munch’s vision and his ability to channel emotion through his unique visual language.

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