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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

This painting depicts a woman in a white dress with long blonde hair, standing on the left side of the canvas. She faces a man on the right, who wears a dark blue coat and a black hat. The background is a mix of colors, including blue, gray, and beige, with some visible brushstrokes. The woman's dress is long and flowing, and her hair is blowing in the wind. The man's face is partially obscured by his hat, and his expression is difficult to read. The overall mood of the painting is one of melancholy and introspection. The use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes gives the painting a sense of energy and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, 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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