Edvard Munch The Haymaker 1917 Expressionist Landscape Art Print

By 1917, Edvard Munch had retreated to his estate at Ekely, where his focus shifted from psychological torment to the raw vitality of the Norwegian countryside. This print, where a solitary figure dominates the foreground with a sweeping, repetitive motion.

About Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was the Norwegian painter behind The Scream, one of the most recognised images in art. He was a pioneer of Expressionism and also made many woodcuts and lithographs. Expressionism, which flourished in early 20th-century Germany and Austria, puts emotion before realism. The original image dates from 1917. Expressionist artists used bold colour and distorted forms to convey feeling rather than appearance.

Styling this Edvard Munch print

With its yellow and green palette and vibrant atmosphere, this Edvard Munch print brings instant personality to a wall. In a study or living room, “The Haymaker” works as a 24×36″ statement piece above a console, or at 12×18″ to 16×20″ in a hallway or gallery wall. The yellow and green palette of “The Haymaker” warms up grey or white walls and suits natural wood and brass accents; finish it with a thin white or oak frame.

At a glance

• Type: Edvard Munch print
• Artist: Edvard Munch
• Year: 1917
• Style: Expressionism
• Colours: yellow and green
• Mood: vibrant, minimalist
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Edvard Munch Posters, Expressionist Art Prints