Artwork
Annie Stenersen
Annie Stenersen is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Annie Stenersen is an oil painting created by Edvard Munch in 1934, characterized by its psychologically nuanced portrayal of a woman, set against a warm, yellowish background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with short, dark hair dressed in a dark green dress with a white collar, conveys somberness and quiet contemplation through her direct gaze and clasped hands, embodying the emotional depth typical of Munch’s post-Impressionist explorations.
Technique & Style
Munch employed bold brushstrokes and vivid coloration to imbue the portrait with emotional intensity, aligning with his distinctive expressive approach within the post-Impressionist framework.
History & Provenance
Annie Stenersen is part of the Munch Museum’s collection, reflecting the institution’s role in preserving the artist’s works.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
