Artwork
Old Man with Naked Woman on his Lap
Old Man with Naked Woman on his Lap is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Old Man with Naked Woman on his Lap is a 1913 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate scene between an older man and a naked woman seated on his lap. The emotionally charged subject matter reflects Munch's preoccupation with the human experience.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies Munch's expressive style, characteristic of the post-impressionist movement. Munch's style was shaped by his early life experiences and his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Oslo.
History & Provenance
Munch's artistic development was influenced by his association with nihilist Hans Jæger, leading to a bohemian lifestyle. The painting is now held in the Munch Museum, a testament to the artist's significance in Norwegian cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
