Seated Model on the Couch
1924-26
Edvard Munch is famous for making people scream, but this 1925 piece shows a much quieter, yet still intense, side of the artist. The model sits somewhat stiffly on a couch, looking off into the distance with a pale, distant gaze, surrounded by Munch's signature wobbly, energetic brushstrokes. The colors—sickly greens and deep reds—give the room a moody, psychological vibe typical of his Symbolist roots, even as the loose style leans heavily into Expressionism. It feels like a snapshot of a quiet afternoon in the artist's studio, where the furniture itself seems to be breathing.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Munch Museum, Oslo
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