Artwork
Male Nude
Male Nude is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Male Nude is a 1915 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for works that convey emotional intensity. The painting is part of the post-impressionist movement and is held in the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a standing male nude, lost in thought, with his body facing the viewer and head turned to the right. His relaxed pose, with one arm raised and the other at his side, conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Loose, expressive brushstrokes capture the play of light and shadow on the subject's skin, while a mixed green and yellow background is rendered with visible brushstrokes. The use of bold colors and expressive brushwork is characteristic of Munch's style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
