Workers on their way home I
- Artist
- Edvard Munch
- Date
- 1918 - 1920
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Munch Museum
"Workers on their way home I" is a compelling example of genre painting that captures the daily life of laborers. The artist employs a watercolor technique on paper, giving the scene a sense of immediacy and movement. The figures are sketched with charcoal for bold outlines, while subtle washes suggest dusk or dawn. The artwork exhibits elements of Expressionism, emphasizing the workers' emotional fatigue. Accents of crayon add texture and vibrancy, making the scene both intimate and expressive.
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