The Drowned Boy
1907
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
About the artist
Artist
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
See the richer artist page1907
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
The Drowned Boy is a 1907 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting depicts a somber scene of a young boy lying on a beach, his body half-submerged in the water. The boy's face is contorted in a mixture of pain and fear, his eyes closed as if he's struggling to breathe. The surrounding environment is desolate, with a few scattered rocks and a vast expanse of grey water stretching out to the horizon. The artist's use of muted colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of tension and unease, drawing the viewer's attention to the boy's distressing situation. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and despair, evoking feelings of empathy and concern for the young boy's fate. To learn more about the artist behind this poignant work, explore the life and career of Edvard Munch.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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