Harvesting Women

Harvesting Women

Edvard Munch

1910

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two women harvesting leaves from a tree. The woman on the left is clothed and reaching up to the leaves, while the woman on the right is naked and crouching down, also reaching for the leaves. The background is a mix of greens and browns, with some blue visible in the distance. The painting's style is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the movement and energy of the scene. The use of color is muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimension to the painting, creating a sense of volume and texture.

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