Artwork
Summer Evening
Summer Evening is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Overview
Summer Evening is an 1895 oil painting by Edvard Munch, capturing a serene outdoor scene with two figures against a natural backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Munch's sister Inger and critic Sigurd Bødtker in a tranquil setting, contrasting with the emotional intensity often associated with Munch's work.
Technique & Style
Munch employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and warm, light-infused colors, characteristic of his post-impressionist approach, emphasizing emotional expression.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, the work is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
