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Young Man on the Beach, by Edvard Munch, oil, 1908

Young Man on the Beach

Edvard Munch

1908

oil

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Young Man on the Beach is a 1908 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1908 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Munch Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young man standing on a beach, facing the viewer. He is nude, with his hands by his sides. The background is a blue sky and green water, with a few people in the distance. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the mood of the scene, from the cool blues and greens of the water to the warm tones of the sand. The young man's body is depicted in a naturalistic way, with a focus on his pose and expression. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Edvard Munch.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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