On the Veranda Stairs
1922
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1922
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
On the Veranda Stairs is a 1922 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
The painting "On the Veranda Stairs" depicts a woman standing on a veranda, gazing out at a landscape. She is dressed in a dark blue dress and hat, and her face is painted with a somber expression. In the foreground, a man is seen from behind, wearing a dark jacket and hat, as he descends the stairs. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky, with the veranda's railing and stairs creating a sense of depth and perspective. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds to the overall mood of the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the life and art of Edvard Munch.
