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Summer Night  (The Voice), by Edvard Munch, 1895

Summer Night (The Voice)

Edvard Munch

1895

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Summer Night (The Voice) is a 1895 by Edvard Munch, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a lone figure standing between two tall, narrow columns. The person wears a loose dress and a wide-brimmed hat, their face turned slightly upward. The background is mostly blank, with just a hint of a doorway or window behind them. The drawing feels unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The lines are loose and expressive, giving the figure a quiet, almost dreamy presence. Next, check out Edvard Munch to see how he explored similar themes in other sketches.

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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