Woman Standing in the Doorway

Woman Standing in the Doorway

Edvard Munch

1906

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman standing in the doorway of a room, wearing a long yellow dress. The room's interior is visible, with a chair and a table on the right side. The walls are painted blue, and the floor is covered with a rug. The woman's face is blurred, and her body is positioned in the center of the doorway, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The use of warm colors, such as yellow and orange, adds a cozy atmosphere to the scene. The painting's style is characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, which are typical of Edvard Munch's work. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up "chiaroscuro".

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