Beach
1940
oil
panel
From the collection of Munch Museum
About the artist
Artist
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Munch Museum
Beach is a 1940 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting depicts a beach scene with several figures, some of whom are nude. The dominant colors are shades of green, with touches of orange and blue. In the foreground, a man wearing a black bathing suit is shown in motion, while other figures are visible in the background. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and freedom. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and light, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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