Artwork
The Women on the Bridge
The Women on the Bridge is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Women on the Bridge is a 1904 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women in light-colored dresses walking on a wooden bridge in Åsgårdstrand, with a small town and river in the background. The scene is set at Kjøsterudgården, a location familiar to Munch.
Technique & Style
Munch employed thick, uneven brushstrokes and vivid, unblended colors, characteristic of his post-impressionist style, which emphasizes emotional expression. The impasto technique is evident in the heavy application of paint.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch developed his style after studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
