Artwork
Girls watering Flowers (The Linde Frieze)
Girls watering Flowers (The Linde Frieze) 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.
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Overview
Girls Watering Flowers (The Linde Frieze) is a 1904 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. It is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two young girls in long skirts and blouses watering flowers, conveying a sense of serenity. The scene's tranquil atmosphere may reflect the artist's exploration of emotional expression.
Technique & Style
Munch employed post-impressionist techniques, using muted colors and deliberate composition to create a calm mood. The background's subdued green tone contrasts with the girls' figures, drawing attention to their activity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1904, the painting is now held in the Munch Museum, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
