The Seine At Saint-Cloud 1890

"The Seine at Saint-Cloud" (1890) by Edvard Munch, is a striking example of the artist’s early, more Impressionistic style. Munch is best known for his expressionistic works dealing with themes of anxiety, death and the human condition, but this painting shows a different side of the artist, focusing on a peaceful river scene. The painting depicts a view of the Seine River, as seen from the banks of Saint-Cloud, with a tree in the foreground partially obscuring the view. The artist uses loose brushstrokes and a luminous color palette to capture the impression of sunlight shimmering on the water. This painting shows the artist’s interest in capturing the beauty of nature in his work and offers a glimpse into his development as an artist before he embraced his more signature style.