Artwork
Young Woman in the Garden
Young Woman in the Garden is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1910, *Young Woman in the Garden* is an oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The work shows a solitary female figure standing amid a lush garden, framed by trees and foliage. The composition balances the figure against a backdrop of vivid greens, yellows and oranges, conveying a lively outdoor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a young woman dressed in a dark blue jacket over a white shirt, her hair cut in a bob. She is positioned before a massive tree trunk, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation within nature. The painting’s emphasis on the individual amidst a vibrant garden reflects Munch’s interest in personal emotion set against the natural world.
Technique & Style
Munch employs loose, expressive brushwork that animates the foliage and sky with a sense of movement. Bold, saturated colors dominate the surface, while the handling of light creates contrast between the figure’s dark attire and the bright surrounding vegetation. The style aligns with post‑impressionist tendencies toward emotional expression through color and gesture.
History & Provenance
The painting belongs to the collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo, where it has been displayed as part of the artist’s oeuvre. It was produced during a period when Munch was consolidating his post‑impressionist approach, following his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design and his involvement with contemporary literary circles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
