Artwork
Separation
Separation is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
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Overview
Separation is a 1898 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring emotional and psychological themes in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber man in dark attire and a woman in a flowing white dress standing apart in a landscape, conveying a sense of emotional disconnection.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is characterized by expressive use of color and composition, as seen in the flowing woman's hair and dress, and the somber atmosphere evoked by the man's downcast gaze.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's development as an artist through his studies and associations, including with the nihilist Hans Jæger.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
