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Woman Hurrying Downwards, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1909

Woman Hurrying Downwards

Edvard Munch

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman Hurrying Downwards is a 1909 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1909 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long dress, walking down a hill. She's wearing a dark top and has her head down. The background is a mix of colors, with some buildings and a road. The woman seems to be in a hurry, and the colors around her are quite muted. There's a sense of movement in the painting, like the woman is rushing somewhere. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind 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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