Portrait of the Painter Ludvig Karsten 1912

Edvard Munch's *Portrait of the Painter Ludvig Karsten* (1912) is a portrait painting of the Norwegian painter Ludvig Karsten. Munch, a renowned Norwegian symbolist painter, is known for his expressionist style, which is characterized by bold colors and distorted forms. The subject is painted in a realistic fashion but the background is simplified, giving the painting a sense of depth and mystery. The artist used expressive brushstrokes, especially in the background, to capture the mood of the subject, creating a sense of emotional intensity. Munch's *Portrait of the Painter Ludvig Karsten* is a great example of his work, revealing his mastery of color and composition.