Sunbathing I 1915

"Sunbathing I" (1915) is an expressive woodcut by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The print depicts a nude figure in a vibrant red, sprawled on a rocky outcropping near a body of water. The scene is suggestive of nature's power and the vulnerability of the human form. Munch's use of bold lines and contrasting colors creates a sense of both dynamism and unease. The figure’s elongated limbs and contorted posture give the scene a sense of urgency and contribute to the sense of introspection and isolation often found in Munch's work.