“Girl Combing Her Hair” is an artwork by Edvard Munch, created in 1892. This painting is executed in oil on canvas and is a fine example of the Expressionism movement. It measures 72.3 x 91.4 cm and is classified as genre painting. The artwork currently resides in the Rasmus Meyer Collection located in Bergen, Norway.
The artwork depicts a young girl engaged in the intimate and private act of combing her hair. She is captured in a moment of everyday life, her posture suggesting a sense of casualness and comfort within her own space. The figure is bent forward, with her head tilted to the side as she runs a comb through her long hair. Munch’s use of bold brushstrokes and a vibrant yet muted color palette conveys emotional depth and evokes the subject’s internal world, a characteristic touch of Expressionist art. The background is somewhat abstract, with patches of colors suggesting a personal space surrounding the girl, possibly a room that opens up to a view of the outdoors. Munch’s signature can be seen prominently at the bottom of the canvas, anchoring the painting in its historical context.
