Nude (1896; Paris, France) by Edvard Munch

Nude - Edvard Munch - 1896; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleNude
ArtistEdvard Munch
Date1896; Paris, France
Mediumoil,wood
Dimensions65 x 49.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationRasmus Meyer Collection, Bergen, Norway

About Nude

The artwork “Nude” is an expressionist painting by Edvard Munch, created in 1896 during the artist’s time in Paris, France. This oil on wood piece measures 65 by 49.5 centimeters and belongs to the genre of nude painting. Positioned within the expressionism movement, a style characterized by its capacity to depict subjective emotions and a departure from accurate representation, the painting is held in the Rasmus Meyer Collection in Bergen, Norway.

The artwork presents the viewer with a nude female figure seen from behind. The subject is seated with her back arched slightly and head turned in three-quarter profile, suggesting a state of introspective contemplation. Munch’s choice of a warm, dominant red tone for the background amplifies the emotional intensity of the scene. The figure’s skin tones are rendered with delicate gradations, contrasting with the more vivid and thickly applied reds, which impart a sense of depth and resonance to the composition. The woman’s placement within the space, along with the interaction of color and form, captures a moment of vulnerability and profound human experience, emblematic of Munch’s expressionistic style.

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