Artwork
Model in the Garden
Model in the Garden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Model in the Garden is a 1930 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for emotionally charged works. The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a garden, wearing a dark blue dress and hat, with her hands clasped together. Her pale face and downcast eyes convey a contemplative mood. The surrounding foliage, with green leaves and red flowers, creates a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Model in the Garden features muted colors and a dreamy quality. The dominant shades of blue, green, and red contribute to the overall calmness of the scene, characteristic of Munch's post-impressionist style, which emphasizes psychological expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
