Desire
1906
tempera
From the collection of Munch Museum
1906
tempera
From the collection of Munch Museum
This painting shows a group of people in long robes, some of whom are holding bowls. They are standing in a room with a blue wall and a yellow floor. The people are painted in soft colors, with some details like faces and hands not fully defined. The scene seems to be a quiet moment, with the people gathered together but not interacting much. The artist has used tempera to create a soft, dreamy effect. If you like this style, you might want to check out more works by Edvard Munch.
