Artwork
Summer Night (The Voice)
Summer Night (The Voice) is a print by the Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Summer Night (The Voice), created by Edvard Munch in 1895, is a print that embodies the artist's emphasis on emotional and psychological depth. Characterized by loose, expressive lines, it presents a contemplative nighttime scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a solitary figure in a loose dress and wide-brimmed hat, turned upward, positioned between two tall columns. The sparse background hints at a doorway or window, amplifying the figure's introspective, dreamy presence.
Technique & Style
Executed in a quick, sketch-like manner, the work showcases Munch's expressive technique, prioritizing mood over detail. The unfinished quality contributes to the figure's quiet, contemplative aura.
History & Provenance
Summer Night (The Voice) is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Munch's broader influence in the institution's holdings of early 20th-century European art.
Context
Created amidst Munch's exploration of psychological themes, this work aligns with his broader oeuvre, including The Scream, in its focus on individual emotional states.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
