Artwork
Seated Model on the Couch
Seated Model on the Couch is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Seated Model on the Couch is a 1924 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of Birgit Prestøe, depicted seated on a couch in a contemplative pose, wearing a dark dress with a green collar. Her relaxed posture and turned face convey a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, including light blue and yellow hues in the background, adds depth and emotion to the scene, reflecting his post-impressionist tendencies.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, created during a later period in Munch's career when he continued to explore the human psyche.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
