The artwork “Landscape. Maridalen by Oslo” is a creation of the artist Edvard Munch from the year 1881. Executed in oil on board, it is an exemplar of the Realism art movement. The piece measures 22 x 27.5 cm and can be categorized within the landscape genre. This painting is part of the collection housed at the Munch Museum located in Oslo, Norway.
In the artwork, we observe a serene depiction of a rural scene near Oslo, in the Maridalen area. The viewer’s attention is immediately drawn to a large, red-roofed building that dominates the centre of the composition. The structure’s rustic architecture and the vibrant hue of its roof contrast pleasantly with the surrounding verdant landscape. In the foreground, a variety of lush trees and bushes frame the scene, their foliage painted with textured brushstrokes that capture the play of light and shadow. Behind the building, one can discern a body of water, reflecting the gentle sky and contributing to the tranquil atmosphere of the setting. Gentle slopes with hints of blue and green recede into the distance, suggesting the topography of the Maridalen valley. The artwork conveys a sense of peaceful rural life, untouched by the industrialization of the era.
