Woman Seated on a Couch

Woman Seated on a Couch

Edvard Munch

1919

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a couch, facing away from the viewer. She wears a blue skirt and a white top, with her brown hair pulled back. The room is filled with colorful shapes and patterns, including a rug with red, blue, and yellow flowers. The walls are painted in shades of orange, yellow, and green. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her right arm resting on the back of the couch. Her face is not visible, but her body language suggests she is lost in thought. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and serenity. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, explore the works of Edvard Munch.

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