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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 a group of men bathing. They are all wearing swim caps and are either standing or walking in the water. The men are painted in shades of orange, yellow, and green, with some blue and purple accents. The background is a light blue sky with some clouds. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The men's bodies are simplified and abstracted, with an emphasis on their gestures and poses. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to 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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