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Summer Night. Mermaid
Summer Night. Mermaid is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum. Summer Night.
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Overview
Summer Night. Mermaid is a 1897 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for his emotionally charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mermaid in a serene summer night scene, surrounded by rocks and a dreamy atmosphere, with a figure on the shore in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Munch's post-impressionist style is characterized by a muted color palette dominated by blues and greens, creating a subtle and introspective mood.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Munch Museum's collection, reflecting Munch's development as an artist through his studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Oslo.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
