Artwork
Waves
Waves is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Waves is a 1908 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for emotionally charged works. The painting is a landscape that captures a wave driven by wind.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a natural scene with a wave, conveying a sense of movement and energy through its composition and color palette. Munch's work often explored psychological states and personal experiences, and this landscape is no exception.
Technique & Style
Waves features loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color scheme dominated by shades of green, blue, and white. The painting's textured, dynamic effect is achieved through the use of oil paint, characteristic of post-impressionist works.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting its significance within the artist's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
