Artwork

Maria Agatha Meier

Maria Agatha Meier, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1927
Maria Agatha Meier, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1927

Maria Agatha Meier is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Maria Agatha Meier is a 1927 oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, currently part of the Munch Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a seated woman with short dark hair, wearing a blue jacket and white hat, gazing directly ahead. Her relaxed expression is conveyed through loose brushstrokes on her face.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a post-impressionist style, the painting features vivid colors and visible brushstrokes. The green background includes darker green and brown strokes, while the subject's attire is characterized by a deep blue jacket and a hat with a wide brim and dark band.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edvard Munch

Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

Munch Museum

Museum

Munch Museum

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