“The balalaika has its origins in Russian folk music and is often used to articulate a quick, repetitive rhythm, and both musicality and rhythm typify Hellesen’s painting.” Øystein Ustvedt Why Paint a Balalaika? Although we do not know why Thorvald Hellesen chose to depict a balalaika in this painting, musical instruments in general were…
Category: Norwegian art
Edvard Munch: ‘The Sun’ (1910-11), Part 1
Edvard Munch, The Sun 1910-1911 (The Oslo University Mural) (image via Wikiart.org) “Good Morning!” These are the words this painting shouts to me. 🙂 I want to know more. Because there are numerous variations in paintings labelled ‘The Sun by Edvard Munch’, I decide to find and compare the many versions of Munch Suns.. As usual,…
Edvard Munch: A life in paintings 1884-1892 — The Eclectic Light Company
First article outlining Munch’s life and work. His early works shocked critics in Norway, and in Berlin brought an exhibition to a premature end. Read entire article: via Edvard Munch: A life in paintings 1884-1892 — The Eclectic Light Company
Edvard Munch: Elm Forest in Spring (c.1923)
Edvard Munch, Elm Forest in Spring c.1923 (Norwegian, 1863-1944) Oil on canvas, 109 x 130 cm Via alongtimealone
