High Summer II (1915) by Edvard Munch

High Summer II - Edvard Munch - 1915

Artwork Information

TitleHigh Summer II
ArtistEdvard Munch
Date1915
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions95 x 119.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationMunch Museum, Oslo, Norway

About High Summer II

“High Summer II” is an evocative artwork by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, created in 1915. This piece, executed in oil on canvas, measures 95 x 119.5 cm and is an exemplar of the Expressionism movement. As a genre painting, it captures a scene of everyday life imbued with emotional resonance. The artwork is part of the collection at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway.

The artwork depicts a sun-drenched landscape with human figures woven into the natural setting. The bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors evoke a sense of warmth and vitality, capturing the essence of a summer day. Figures in the foreground are rendered in a loose, almost abstract manner, reflecting Munch’s focus on the emotional experience of his subjects rather than detailed realistic representation. The horizon is dominated by a blue expanse of water, topped by bands of lighter hues, possibly indicating the sky. The contrast between the warm tones of the figures and the landscape and the cool blues of the water highlights the harmony between humanity and nature, a typical feature of Munch’s approach to capturing the human condition. The painting’s composition and use of color are hallmarks of Munch’s style during this period, wherein emotional expression takes precedence over figurative clarity.

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