Artwork
Summer Evening
Summer Evening is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1925, *Summer Evening* is an oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The work belongs to the later phase of his career and is part of the collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo. It presents a quiet outdoor scene rendered with a post‑impressionist sensibility.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features two figures—a man in a brown suit and hat and a woman in a blue dress with crossed arms—standing together amid foliage. The woman is identified as Munch’s sister, Inger Munch, while the male figure is the writer Sigurd Bødtker. Their poised stance suggests a moment of calm reflection in a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Munch employs loose, expressive brushwork and a vivid palette that emphasizes warmth. The foliage, distant house, and water are suggested rather than detailed, allowing color and gesture to convey atmosphere. The overall effect is one of serenity, achieved through softened edges and harmonious tonal relationships.
History & Provenance
After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of the Munch Museum, where it remains on display. The work reflects Munch’s continued interest in personal relationships and the emotional resonance of everyday scenes during the 1920s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
