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Sitting on a Cloud, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1909

Sitting on a Cloud

Edvard Munch

1909

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Sitting on a Cloud is a 1909 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1909 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a nude figure sitting on a cloud. The figure is drawn in red and orange lines, with a simple face and no arms or legs. The cloud is white and fluffy, with some blue and purple shading underneath. The background of the painting is a warm brown color, which contrasts with the cool tones of the cloud. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, 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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