Artwork
Male Nude in the Woods
Male Nude in the Woods is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Male Nude in the Woods, created by Edvard Munch in 1919, is an oil painting featuring a solitary male figure in a natural setting, characteristic of the artist's psychologically charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude male standing in woods, conveyed through expressive, loose brushstrokes and muted yet vibrant colors, emphasizing the subject's energy and emotional state, reflective of Munch's exploration of the human condition.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Munch's post-impressionist approach, with visible brushstrokes and a color palette dominated by greens, browns, and flesh tones, prioritizing emotional expression over realism.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, a testament to the artist's significant body of work exploring psychological depth, influenced by his background and training at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
Context
Created in 1919, the piece reflects Munch's ongoing preoccupation with the human figure and its emotional landscape, set against the backdrop of his personal experiences with illness and loss.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
