The Human Mountain. Towards the Light

Oil on unprimed canvas

1927–1929

Exhibited in Monumental

Inventory number:

MM.M.00978

Catalogue raisonné

Woll M 1613

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TitleMenneskeberget. Mot lyset (NO)
The Human Mountain. Towards the Light (EN)
Der Menschenberg. Zum Licht hin (DE)

Date1927–1929

ClassificationPaintings

Material/techniqueOil on unprimed canvas

DimensionsBilde (Image): 300 × 420 cm

SignedUsignert

CreditThe Munch Museum

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