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Bathing Men, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1918

Bathing Men

Edvard Munch

1918

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Bathing Men is a 1918 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1918 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows two men in bathing suits standing on a rocky beach. They face away from the viewer, with their arms outstretched and their legs bent. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored suit, while the man on the right is wearing a darker suit. The background is a mix of blues and purples, with some green and brown tones. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The colors are muted, but they still convey a sense of warmth and vitality. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look into the work of artist 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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