Old World Portraits
Thorvald Løchen
Edvard Munch
A dignified expressionist portrait of Thorvald Løchen, captured with the expressive brushwork of Edvard Munch.
Portrait of Gustaf Schiefler
Edvard Munch
1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking expressionist portrait by Edvard Munch, characterized by its bold brushwork and vibrant energy.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1908, this oil-on-canvas portrait of Gustaf Schiefler exemplifies Edvard Munch's mastery of Expressionism. The subject, a dignified figure in a dark suit, is set against a dynamic background of rhythmic yellow and green strokes. This work creates a compelling visual tension between the grounding, formal presence of the sitter and the activating, psychological energy of the painterly environment.
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