Woman with Poppies

Woman with Poppies

Edvard Munch

1918

oil

From the collection of Munch Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman standing in a field of poppies, with her head tilted down and her arms crossed. She is dressed in a dark-colored dress and hat, and her face is obscured by her hair. The background of the painting is a vibrant green, with red poppies scattered throughout. The woman's pose and expression suggest a sense of contemplation or introspection, as if she is lost in thought. The use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes adds to the emotional intensity of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, explore the works of Edvard Munch.

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