Artwork
Portrait of a Girl (Edmute Esche)
Portrait of a Girl (Edmute Esche) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
This 1905 oil painting, Portrait of a Girl (Edmute Esche), is a work by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring the human psyche.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl, Edmute Esche, with brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a red top and white apron against a white background. Her gentle expression is achieved through loose brushstrokes, giving her a soft appearance.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by visible brushstrokes and texture, typical of post-impressionist works. Munch's use of oil paint allows for expressive rendering of the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in 1905, Portrait of a Girl (Edmute Esche) is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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