The Building Of The Winter Studio
1929
Edvard Munch, best known for his existential scream, turned his attention to literal construction in his later years. This sketchy, vibrant scene shows workers bustling around the framework of his winter studio at Ekely, rendered in loose blue outlines and blocks of warm orange. You can see figures hauling beams and standing on high scaffolding, almost floating in the sky. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the artist building his own sanctuary, a far cry from the angst of his youth, showing a man actively shaping his world rather than just observing its horrors.
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