Artwork
The Mermaid
The Mermaid is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Mermaid is a 1898 oil painting by Edvard Munch, a Norwegian artist known for emotionally charged works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mermaid, a figure from folklore, against a backdrop that reflects the artist's exploration of psychological states, drawing on mythological themes to convey subjective emotions.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the Symbolist movement, which emphasized the expression of inner experiences and emotions through the use of symbolic imagery.
History & Provenance
The Mermaid is part of the collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
