Artwork
Ingeborg with her Arms behind her Back
Ingeborg with her Arms behind her Back is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Ingeborg with her Arms behind her Back is a 1912 oil painting by Edvard Munch, depicting a portrait of Ingeborg Kaurin in a characteristic post-impressionist style.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Ingeborg Kaurin, is portrayed with her arms behind her back, dressed in a white top and blue skirt. Her gaze is directed off into the distance, conveying a sense of introspection or detachment, aligning with Munch's exploration of emotional states.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose, expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant, mixed-color background (yellow, green, blue). This technique emphasizes capturing the subject's emotional essence over precise detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1912, the painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's ongoing artistic output during this period.
Context
Emerging from Munch's post-impressionist practice, this work sits within his broader exploration of psychological portraiture, characteristic of his style during the early 20th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
