Artwork

Grethe Schou

Grethe Schou, by Edvard Munch, charcoal, 1910
Grethe Schou, by Edvard Munch, charcoal, 1910

Grethe Schou is a charcoal painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Edvard Munch's 1910 oil-on-canvas painting, Grethe Schou, is a portrait of a woman. It is held in the Munch Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Grethe Schou, is depicted standing in a long dress and hat, with a serious expression. Her face is rendered in a simplified style, with a few expressive brushstrokes.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by bold and expressive use of oil paint, resulting in rich and vibrant colors. Munch's post-impressionist style is evident in the work's emphasis on capturing emotional and psychological states.

History & Provenance

Munch, a Norwegian painter, created this work after studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (Oslo). The painting is now part of the Munch Museum's collection.

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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