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Kylpeviä miehiä, by Edvard Munch, unspecified, 1913

Kylpeviä miehiä

Edvard Munch

1913

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kylpeviä miehiä is a 1913 unspecified by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1913 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows four naked men standing near a beach. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, with bright colors—yellows, blues, and greens—that clash and blend unevenly. One man stands alone on the right, holding something small, while the others cluster together in the center, their bodies painted with loose, hurried strokes. The background looks like a chaotic mix of water and sky, with faint figures swimming or diving in the distance. The paint is applied in heavy, textured layers, almost like it was slapped on quickly. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint.

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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