Open full image Pin
Beach, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1940

Beach

Edvard Munch

1940

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Beach is a 1940 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1940 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people at the beach. They are all nude, and some are sitting or standing in various poses. The scene is set in a natural environment, with trees and grass in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to depict the scene, including greens, blues, and oranges. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of warmth and vitality, capturing the joy and freedom of a day at the beach. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the work of 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.

See the richer artist page

More by Edvard Munch

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app