Artwork
Man and Woman by the Window with Potted Plants
Man and Woman by the Window with Potted Plants is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Man and Woman by the Window with Potted Plants is a 1911 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a couple standing by a window with potted plants, the man in a dark suit and the woman in a white dress, set against a blue backdrop. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, with the couple appearing lost in thought.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is evident in the loose, expressive brushstrokes and muted color palette, dominated by shades of blue and green, which give the painting a sense of spontaneity and energy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, created during a period when Munch's artistic direction was influenced by his studies and association with the nihilist Hans Jæger.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
