Artwork
Harvesting Women
Harvesting Women is an oil 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
Harvesting Women is a 1910 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological depth in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three nude women in a landscape, with two standing figures raising their arms and a third seated on the ground, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Executed in loose, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, the work showcases Munch's post-impressionist style, characterized by simplicity and a focus on capturing the emotional essence of the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's significant contribution to the development of modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
