Metabolism
1900
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1900
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
The painting features a man and a woman standing in front of a dark background. The woman, positioned on the left, has long hair and stands with her arms at her sides, wearing no clothes. In contrast, the man on the right is dressed in a loincloth and has his arm raised behind his head. A notable detail in the painting is the use of dark colors, which creates a somber mood. The overall atmosphere of the piece is one of contemplation and introspection. To learn more about the artist's use of dark colors and somber moods, explore the work of Edvard Munch.
