Bygningsarbeid 1919 - 1920

"Bygningsarbeid" (Building Work) is a watercolor painting by Edvard Munch, created between 1919 and 1920. This work showcases Munch's unique style, known for its emotional intensity and expressive brushstrokes. The painting depicts a group of figures working together, perhaps in a construction site, captured in a moment of labor. The work is characterized by its loose and gestural brushwork, which lends the scene a sense of dynamism and movement. The muted color palette, dominated by cool blues and grays, further emphasizes the somber mood. Munch’s distinctive depiction of human figures with elongated limbs, and the overall sense of unease, contribute to the work’s unsettling yet powerful nature.