Women Turning towards the Sun
1911
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1911
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
This painting shows two women standing in a field. They are both nude and have their arms outstretched towards the sky. The woman in the front is looking down at the ground, while the woman in the back is looking up towards the sun. The background of the painting is a light beige color, and the women are painted in shades of pink, blue, and yellow. The brushstrokes in the painting are loose and expressive, giving the impression of movement and energy. The women's bodies are depicted in a naturalistic way, with attention to detail in their facial expressions and body language. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Edvard Munch.
