Artwork
Two Teenagers
Two Teenagers is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Two Teenagers is a 1919 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works. The painting is a portrait of two teenage girls and is held in the Munch Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two barefoot girls in blue dresses, standing side by side and facing the viewer. The simplicity of the scene and the girls' calm demeanor evoke a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is characterized by a focus on emotional expression. The painting's mixed-color background and the girls' rendered forms demonstrate his use of color and composition to create a sense of intimacy.
History & Provenance
Munch studied at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (now Oslo), where he developed his distinctive style. The painting is now part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
