Women in Hospital
1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
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Artist
Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
See the richer artist page1899
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Dominant colour
Women in Hospital is a 1899 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
This painting depicts a group of women in a hospital setting. The central figure is a nude woman, standing with her head bowed and her arms at her sides. She is surrounded by three other women, all of whom are dressed in dark, flowing robes. The background of the painting is a muted blue-green color. The women in the painting appear to be in a state of contemplation or despair. The nude woman's posture suggests a sense of vulnerability or shame. The other women seem to be watching her with a mixture of concern and curiosity. The use of muted colors and somber expressions creates a sense of melancholy in the painting. The overall mood is one of quiet reflection and introspection. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Edvard Munch.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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