Artwork
Woman with Peonies
Woman with Peonies is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Woman with Peonies is a 1926 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for exploring the human experience through his work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Birgit Prestøe kneeling beside a lush peony plant, her blurred face and introspective posture suggesting a state of contemplation or reverie.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a post-impressionist style, the work features loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by greens, pinks, and yellows, creating a sense of serenity and natural beauty.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Munch Museum, a testament to its significance within the artist's oeuvre, which was shaped by his early life experiences and formal training at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (Oslo).
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
