Artwork
Beach
Beach is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Beach is a 1904 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene beach scene with rocks, calm water, and distant buildings, evoking a sense of tranquility through its soft colors and gentle brushstrokes.
Technique & Style
Munch employed post-impressionist techniques, using oil paint to capture the colors and atmosphere of the scene, with the shore's rocks rendered in shades of pink, blue, and brown.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, created during a period when Munch was exploring various themes and styles in his work.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
