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Melancholy. Weeping Woman on the Beach, by Edvard Munch, tempera, 1906

Melancholy. Weeping Woman on the Beach

Edvard Munch

1906

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Melancholy. Weeping Woman on the Beach is a 1906 tempera by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1906 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in an orange dress, sitting on a beach with her head in her hands. She appears to be crying. To her left is a green object that could be a bag or a piece of clothing. The background is a blue body of water and a blue sky. The woman's posture and facial expression convey a sense of sadness and despair. The use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes adds to the emotional impact of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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.

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