Girls on the Pier

Girls on the Pier

Edvard Munch

1904

oil

From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

About this work

The painting depicts two girls standing on a pier, dressed in white dresses and hats. The background features a serene landscape with buildings and trees. A quiet detail in the painting is the way the girls' dresses are rendered in loose, expressive brushstrokes, giving the impression of movement and energy. This technique adds a sense of dynamism to the otherwise calm scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the life and career of Edvard Munch.

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