The artwork “Lady from the sea,” created by the artist Edvard Munch in 1896, is an oil painting classified within the genre of nude painting (nu). The artwork measures 96 x 127 cm and is influenced by the Impressionism movement. It is currently housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, located in Philadelphia, PA, US.
The artwork depicts a nude female figure emerging from a body of water, with her gaze fixed forward. Her long, flowing hair and the soft contours of her form are prominent features in the composition. The background suggests a twilight or dusk setting, with a muted palette that emphasizes the introspective atmosphere of the scene. The waters around the figure are calm, and she appears to rise from it effortlessly, lending an ethereal quality to the painting. Munch’s brushwork is loose and expressive, which is characteristic of the Impressionist style. The overall feel of the artwork alludes to themes of nature, femininity, and possibly mythological undertones.
