Bathing Boys by Edvard Munch. Several boys are depicted swimming and diving in a blue-green body of water, with one figure standing in the foreground viewed from behind.

Bathing Boys

Edvard Munch

1894 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminously painted scene of youth and summer by Edvard Munch, capturing figures in motion against shimmering water.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in balanced neutral tones — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Gallery Wall
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1894, this work by Edvard Munch captures the energetic spirit of bathers with his characteristic expressive brushwork. The cool palette of blues and greens evokes a refreshing coastal atmosphere, making it a sophisticated addition to a collection of modern art classics.

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