Starry night

Starry night by Edvard Munch
Artist
Edvard Munch
Date
1922 - 1924
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Landscape
Location
Munch Museum
"Starry Night" (1922–1924) by Edvard Munch is an oil-on-Canvas landscape painting that captures the coastline at Åsgårdstrand, a Norwegian beach resort. Created during Munch's later years, the work reflects his mastery of Expressionism, emphasizing intense emotion through bold colors and dynamic composition. The painting depicts the view from Munch’s hotel window, capturing a personal moment tied to his experience of love. Its vivid swirls and tense atmosphere resonate with the emotional depth characteristic of Expressionist art, creating a powerful and introspective landscape.

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