Puberty 1914 - 1916

"Puberty" is an expressive oil painting created by Edvard Munch between 1914 and 1916. The piece depicts a nude young woman, her body rendered in a stark and almost skeletal manner, suggesting the emotional vulnerability of adolescence. The figure's posture and expression convey a sense of anxiety and introspection, while the bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors evoke a feeling of unease and heightened emotion, characteristic of Munch's "Expressionist" style. The painting reflects the artist's fascination with the human condition and its inherent anxieties, particularly the psychological and physical changes associated with adolescence.