Artwork
Reclining Nude on the Rocks
Reclining Nude on the Rocks is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Reclining Nude on the Rocks is a 1914 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist. The work is part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Ingeborg Kaurin, a nude woman reclining on rocks by water, with hills in the distance. Her calm face and relaxed body convey a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Munch employed thick brushstrokes and vivid colors, characteristic of post-impressionism, to create the scene. The woman's body is rendered in shades of yellow and pink, while the rocks and water are depicted in earthy and blue tones.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, the painting is now held in the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's focus on emotional and psychological states.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
