Summer Night's Dream

Summer Night's Dream

Edvard Munch

1897

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting, Summer Night's Dream, shows a woman in a white dress standing in a forest. She has dark hair and is looking straight ahead. The trees are tall and slender, with dark trunks and green leaves. In the background, there is a body of water with a boat on it. The sky is light blue with some clouds. The woman's expression is calm and serene. She seems to be lost in thought, gazing out at the viewer. The forest is peaceful, with no signs of movement or disturbance. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and contemplation. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Edvard Munch.

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