The Old Sailor
The Old Sailor
The Old Sailor
The Old Sailor

Currently not on view

The Old Sailor,

1899

Edvard Munch, 1863–1944; born Loten, Norway; died Oslo, Norway
2000-436

Information

Title
The Old Sailor
Dates

1899

Maker
Edvard Munch
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
block: 44 x 34.5 cm (17 5/16 x 13 9/16 in.) sheet: 54.9 x 49 cm (21 5/8 x 19 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Albert L. Rosenthal
Object Number
2000-436
Place Made

Europe, Norway

Reference Numbers
Schiefler 124; Woll 116
Culture
Norwegian, European
Type
prints, woodcuts
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
woodcut (process)
Subject
fishermen (people), men, figures (representations)

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