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 group of nude figures at the beach, arranged in various poses amidst a natural setting of trees and grass, conveying a sense of joy and freedom.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant color palette, including greens, blues, and oranges, imbues the scene with energy and warmth, characteristic of his post-impressionist style.
History & Provenance
Beach is part of the collection at the Munch Museum, created by the artist in his later years, a period marked by a continued focus on expressive and emotionally charged works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
