Bagholdet i København 1909 - 1910

"Bagholder i København" (1909-1910) is a charcoal drawing by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The work depicts a scene of three figures gathered at a table in a café, their expressive forms drawn with loose lines that capture the energy and anxieties of the scene. Characteristic of Munch's style, the figures are elongated and contorted, embodying the artist's exploration of human emotion and psychology, creating a sense of unease and isolation. This drawing is a powerful example of Munch's use of line and shadow to convey a psychological landscape, reflecting his interest in capturing the fleeting moments of human existence.