Artwork
Standing Woman
Standing Woman is a crayon painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Standing Woman is a 1910 painting by Edvard Munch, executed in wax crayon. It is a portrait of a woman, characterized by simplicity and a calm atmosphere.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman standing upright, facing the viewer, with a neutral expression and her hands clasped behind her back. Her simple attire and hairstyle contribute to the overall sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of wax crayon gives the work a distinct texture. The solid, light-colored background and the woman's straightforward pose reflect a Post-Impressionist approach, emphasizing emotional and psychological depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Created in 1910, it represents a continuation of Munch's exploration of human emotional states, influenced by his personal experiences with illness and loss.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
Three Sketches of a Standing Woman
Drawing of a dancing girl: study for 'The Borgia Family', a watercolour at Tullie House Museum, Carlisle
Figure of a Woman
Venetian Water-Carrier
Kept In
Fumette, Standing
Study for the woman near the doorway in <i>Cinderella About to Try on the Glass Slipper</i> (1842)
Study of a female figure