Artwork
Two Seated Nudes
Two Seated Nudes is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Seated Nudes is a 1917 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two seated female nudes, a subject that fits within the traditional nude genre. Munch's work often explored raw emotional states, reflecting his personal experiences and artistic inclinations.
Technique & Style
Munch worked in a post-impressionist style, characterized by a focus on expressive content. His approach was informed by his training at the Royal School of Art and Design in Oslo.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Munch Museum's collection. Munch's artistic development was influenced by his association with the nihilist Hans Jæger and his early life marked by illness and family loss.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
