Artwork
Beach
Beach is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Beach is a 1940 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological depth in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a beach scene with multiple figures, some nude, and others clothed, conveying a sense of activity and interaction. A man in a black bathing suit is prominent in the foreground.
Technique & Style
Munch's loose and expressive brushstrokes imbue the scene with energy and movement. The dominant green hues are complemented by touches of orange and blue, creating a vivid color palette.
History & Provenance
Beach is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's ongoing exploration of post-impressionist techniques and themes in his later work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
