People at Ekely
Self-portraits, models and figure compositions from Munch's time at Ekely.
Munch at Ekely, 1943. Photo © Munchmuseet
Edvard Munch bought the property Ekely on the outskirts of Oslo in 1916, when he was 53 years old. It became his permanent residence the rest of his life – a home. Although Ekely provided Munch with a more stable framework for his work, he continued his experimental exploration of motifs and methods until the very end. For example, we see this in a number of self-portraits where he confronted himself and his own aging with undisguised honesty.
Self-portraits from Munch's time at Ekely
Edvard Munch: Self-Portrait in Front of the House Wall. Oil on canvas, 1926. Photo © Munchmuseet
Edvard Munch: Self-Portrait at the Wedding Table. Oil on canvas, 1925–26. Photo © Munchmuseet
Edvard Munch: Self-Portrait. Oil on canvas, 1940–43. Photo © Munchmuseet
Edvard Munch: Self-Portrait. Between the Clock and the Bed. Oil on canvas, 1940-43. Photo © Munchmuseet
Nudes from Ekely
Edvard Munch: Model by the Wicker Chair. Oil on canvas, 1919-21. Photo © Munchmuseet
Models
Edvard Munch: Birgit Prestøe, Portrait Study. Oil on wooden panel, 1924-1925. Photo © Munchmuseet
Figure compositions
Edvard Munch: The Wedding of the Bohemian. Oil on canvas, 1925. Photo © Munchmuseet
