Artwork
Ingeborg in Green
Ingeborg in Green is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Ingeborg in Green is a 1912 oil painting by Edvard Munch, featuring a portrait of Ingeborg Kaurin. Characterized by expressive brushwork and a dominant green dress, the work is part of the post-impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Ingeborg Kaurin, is depicted in a serious, neutral pose, set against a vibrant, abstracted background. Her somber expression contrasts with the lively, expressive surroundings.
Technique & Style
Munch employed thick, uneven impasto strokes, particularly in the background, which appears as a dynamic, unfinished mix of pinks, greens, and yellows. The dress, in contrast, is sharply defined.
History & Provenance
Created during Munch's post-impressionist period, the painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
