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Workers on their Way Home; Workers Coming Home, 1914. Creator: Edvard Munch
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Workers on their Way Home; Workers Coming Home, 1914. Creator: Edvard Munch
Workers on their Way Home; Workers Coming Home, 1914
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Artistic Style Edvard Munch Employment Evening Expressionism Expressionist La Soiree Leaving Munch Edvard Norway Norwegian Artistic Movement Dane Danes National Gallery Of Denmark Statens Museum For Kunst
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Edvard Munch's "Workers on their Way Home; Workers Coming Home," created in 1914, is a poignant and evocative oil painting that captures the essence of the working class as they make their way home after a long day's labor. The painting is a quintessential example of Expressionism, a groundbreaking artistic movement that sought to express emotion and inner feelings rather than mere physical reality. Set against the backdrop of a darkening sky, the painting depicts a group of men dressed in work clothes, trudging along a dimly lit street. Their faces are etched with the weariness and exhaustion of their daily grind. The blue and somber color palette adds to the melancholic atmosphere, reflecting the heavy burden of employment and the passage of time. The painting, which is part of the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a powerful reminder of the human condition and the universal experience of longing for the comforts of home after a hard day's work. The image of the workers, silhouetted against the fading light, is a poignant symbol of the passage of time and the relentless march of life. Munch, a Norwegian painter, was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement, known for his innovative use of color and bold, emotional brushstrokes. His works often explored themes of love, death, and the human condition, and "Workers on their Way Home; Workers Coming Home" is a testament to his enduring legacy as a master of modern art. The painting, which is titled "La Soirée" in French, is a powerful and evocative image that continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and the universal experience of the passage of time.
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