Artwork
The Hands
The Hands 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.
About this work
Overview
The Hands is a wax crayon painting created by Edvard Munch in 1897. It is a post-impressionist work held in the Munch Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman from the waist up, with her arms raised and hands clasped behind her neck. Her somber expression and introspective posture convey a sense of emotional depth, with her relaxed hands serving as a focal point.
Technique & Style
Munch's use of bold colors and expressive strokes imbues the painting with energy and emotion. The mixed colors in the background, including blue, green, and yellow, add to the overall sense of intensity.
Context
Munch's work was influenced by his difficult childhood and exposure to nihilist ideas, shaping his focus on psychological intensity and personal experience.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
