Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter by Edvard Munch
Artist
Edvard Munch
Date
1897
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Genre painting
Location
National Gallery
"Mother and Daughter" is a compelling genre painting that captures an intimate moment between a mother and her child. Created with rich oil paints on canvas, the artwork employs bold brushstrokes characteristic of Expressionism, emphasizing emotional depth over realistic detail. The painter’s use of vivid colors and distorted forms conveys the complex bond and underlying tensions within the scene. This piece combines the everyday subject matter typical of genre painting with an expressive style that invites viewers to explore the profound connection shared by the subjects.

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