Artwork
Two Maids
Two Maids is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Maids is a 1915 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring psychological depth in his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two domestic workers in an interior setting, with the foreground figure wearing a blue dress and apron, and the background figure dressed in a white shirt and dark skirt.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a mix of colors, including red, yellow, and green in the background, the work creates contrast between the maids' clothing and their surroundings, achieving a sense of simplicity and elegance.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Munch Museum, reflecting Munch's post-impressionist style developed under the influence of Hans Jæger and his studies 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.
