Edvard Munch The Girls on the Bridge 1918

In The Girls on the Bridge, Munch revisits one of his most beloved motifs, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in the seaside resort of Åsgårdstrand. This vibrant woodcut utilizes bold blocks of green and orange to create a rhythmic, almost musical composition that contrasts the solid bridge against the fluid reflection of a large linden tree in the water. The artwork beautifully balances a sense of nostalgic summer peace with the underlying psychological tension often found in Munch’s explorations of youth and the passage of time.

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