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Promenade on Karl Johan

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The artwork presents a vivid portrayal of a bustling promenade, where figures meander along a wide avenue. Munch's expressive brushstrokes create a sense of movement; the figures, dressed in colorful outfits, seem both connected and detached in their own worlds. Notice how the colors—a blend of pale hues and stronger tones—add a sense of dynamism, with the pink sidewalk contrasting against the cooler tones of the surrounding buildings and trees.

As you look deeper, the emotional weight of the scene becomes evident. The solitary figures, particularly the women in the foreground, evoke feelings of introspection amidst the crowd. Their faces, although stylized, capture a range of human emotions—happiness, loneliness, and contemplation. Munch, a master of psychological depth, transforms the ordinary promenade into a canvas of profound expressions and social allegory, reflecting societal dynamics of the early 20th century.

Promenade on Karl Johan

Edvard Munch

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Created:

1922

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3912 × 2802 px
1000 × 725 mm

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