Artwork
Cleopatra and the Slave
Cleopatra and the Slave is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cleopatra and the Slave is a 1916 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. It is a post-impressionist work featuring a nude figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated on a red couch, wearing a simple headband, alongside a shirtless man with broad shoulders. The figures are set against a vibrant, multicolored background.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive brushwork and thick, impasto paint application, creating textured surfaces. The bold red couch contrasts with the softer, swirling colors behind it.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
