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Bathing Men, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1926

Bathing Men

Edvard Munch

1926

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bathing Men is a 1926 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1926 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows four men in various poses, standing in shallow water. The men are wearing minimal clothing, with some wearing hats and others without. The background is a body of water with hills or mountains in the distance. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, green, and brown dominating the palette. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used brushstrokes to convey movement and energy in the water. The strokes are loose and expressive, giving the impression of ripples and waves. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Edvard Munch.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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