Artwork
Bathing Woman and Children
Bathing Woman and Children is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bathing Woman and Children is a 1935 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring human emotions and psychological depth.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a red-haired woman and two children in a bathroom, conveying a sense of intimacy and warmth. The scene may reflect Munch's interest in personal and familial relationships.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a predominantly blue color palette with touches of yellow, orange, and red, the work showcases Munch's post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, created by an artist whose life was marked by early experiences of illness and loss.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
