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Weeping Nude, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1919

Weeping Nude

Edvard Munch

1919

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

Overview

Weeping Nude is a 1919 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1919 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a nude woman sitting on the ground, her head down and her hair covering her face. She's surrounded by abstract shapes in shades of yellow, green, and blue. The woman's body is rendered in loose brushstrokes, with visible texture from the paint. Her pose conveys a sense of sadness or despair. The abstract background adds to the emotional intensity of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to 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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