Artwork
Two Women. Symbolic Study
Two Women. Symbolic Study is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum. Two Women.
About this work
Overview
Two Women. Symbolic Study is a tempera painting created by Edvard Munch in 1900. It is a representation of two women, exploring themes of human relationships and emotional states.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a standing nude woman and a seated woman in dark attire, set against a backdrop of greens, browns, and blue. The contrast between their poses and expressions suggests a complex emotional dynamic.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of bold colors and loose brushstrokes imbues the work with a sense of energy. The post-impressionist style is characterized by the artist's expressive and emotive application of paint.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader context of early 20th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
