Bathing Man
1918
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1918
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
Bathing Man is a 1918 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting shows a man standing in shallow water, with his arms at his sides. He's wearing a swimsuit and a swim cap. The water is blue and green, with some yellow and red highlights. In the background, there are two people swimming and a hill with trees. The painting has bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The man's body is painted in a simplified way, with an emphasis on his muscles and movement. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Edvard Munch.
