Artwork
Two Sisters
Two Sisters is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1912, Two Sisters is an oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The work shows two women positioned amid a verdant landscape, their figures set against a sky rendered in vivid hues. The composition balances colour and form, inviting viewers into a scene that feels both intimate and animated.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are identified as Ingeborg Kaurin and a companion, rendered in contrasting attire, a red dress on the left and a brown ensemble on the right. Their stance and apparent conversation suggest a private exchange, while the surrounding foliage and abstracted background amplify a sense of emotional connection between the pair.
Technique & Style
Munch employs a post‑impressionist vocabulary, using bold, saturated colours and vigorous brushwork to convey movement. The landscape is simplified into geometric shapes and sweeping strokes, allowing the figures to stand out against an energetic backdrop. This approach underscores the artist’s interest in expressing psychological states through visual dynamism.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the painting has been part of the collection at Oslo’s Munch Museum, where it remains on display. The work reflects Munch’s lifelong preoccupation with personal loss and illness, themes that informed much of his oeuvre and shaped his expressive, emotionally charged style.
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Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
