Artwork

Naked Men in Landscape

Naked Men in Landscape, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1923
Naked Men in Landscape, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1923

Naked Men in Landscape is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.

About this work

Overview

Naked Men in Landscape is a 1923 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows three nude male figures in a landscape, with a dominant green and blue background. The composition is characterized by a sense of movement and energy.

Technique & Style

Munch's use of oil paint and bold brushstrokes creates a textured, expressive effect. Thick strokes and vivid colors contribute to the work's dynamic quality, aligning with post-impressionist tendencies.

History & Provenance

Created in 1923, the painting is now held in the Munch Museum, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre.

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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