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Two Women on the Shore, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1935

Two Women on the Shore

Edvard Munch

1935

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Two Women on the Shore is a 1935 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1935 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting depicts two women standing on a rocky shore, with one wearing a black dress and the other a white one. The woman in white is positioned centrally, while the one in black is slightly to the left. In the background, a body of water stretches out, meeting the horizon line. The sky above is a deep blue, dotted with a few clouds. The scene is rendered in bold, expressive brushstrokes, with vivid colors that evoke a sense of drama and emotion. The overall mood of the painting is one of contemplation and introspection, inviting the viewer to reflect on the lives of the two women. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Edvard Munch.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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