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Separation, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1898

Separation

Edvard Munch

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Separation is a 1898 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1898 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

The painting, titled "Separation", features a man and a woman standing in a landscape. The man, dressed in dark attire, stands on the left side of the image, while the woman, wearing a flowing white dress, is positioned on the right. She has long blonde hair that flows behind her. The background of the painting is a mix of colors, including purple, green, and brown. The woman's dress appears to be blowing in the wind, and her hair is flowing behind her. The man's facial expression is somber, and he seems to be looking down at something in his hands. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and emotion. For more information on the artist's use of color and technique, explore the work of 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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