Artwork

Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden

Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1905
Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1905

Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

The painting is called Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden.
It was made by Edvard Munch in 1905.
The painting is held at the Munch Museum, which is dedicated to his work, and this gives us a clue about how important this piece is to understanding the artist.
You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at the Munch Museum.

Overview

Edvard Munch's 'Cherry Tree in Blossom and Young Girls in the Garden' is a 1905 oil painting held at the Munch Museum, a repository dedicated to his work.

Technique & Style

The painting is characteristic of the post-impressionist movement, a style that emphasizes distortion and exaggeration for emotional effect.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a cherry tree in bloom alongside young girls in a garden, likely exploring themes related to life, growth, and emotional expression.

History & Provenance

Created in 1905, the painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, underscoring its significance in understanding Munch's oeuvre.

Context

Munch's early life, marked by illness and loss, and his association with nihilist Hans Jæger, influenced his focus on emotional and psychological expression in his art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edvard Munch

Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

Munch Museum

Museum

Munch Museum

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