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Woman in White Sitting on the Beach, by Edvard Munch, tempera, 1906

Woman in White Sitting on the Beach

Edvard Munch

1906

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman in White Sitting on the Beach is a 1906 tempera by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1906 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on the beach, wearing a white dress. She is looking out at the water, and her body is turned slightly to the right. The woman's face is not clearly visible, and her features are somewhat indistinct. The background of the painting is a blue sky with some clouds, and the water is depicted in shades of blue and green. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. The woman seems lost in thought, and the peaceful surroundings add to the sense of tranquility. 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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