Open full image Pin
Meeting on the Beach, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1921

Meeting on the Beach

Edvard Munch

1921

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Meeting on the Beach is a 1921 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1921 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

You're looking at a painting titled Meeting on the Beach. It's an oil painting from 1921. The scene is set on a beach, with a group of people gathered together. They're all wearing long robes, and some of them are holding their heads in their hands. The atmosphere is somber and reflective. In the foreground, you can see a few figures standing at the water's edge. They seem to be lost in thought, gazing out at the sea. The colors used are muted and subdued, which adds to the overall sense of calmness and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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