Two Women on the Shore (Frauen am Meeresufer) c. 1900 - 1910

Edvard Munch's "Two Women on the Shore" (Frauen am Meeresufer) from c. 1900-1910, is a striking woodcut that captures the emotional tension of the artist's iconic style. The two figures, standing against a mountainous backdrop, seem to be in conversation. The woman on the left is cloaked in black, while the figure on the right is dressed in white, with a prominent red hair, emphasizing a stark contrast. Munch's use of bold lines and stark colors, along with the simplified forms, creates a sense of isolation and the unsettling feeling of melancholy that is characteristic of his work.