Red-Haired Girl with White Rat by Edvard Munch. A young girl with vibrant red hair stands in profile, gently cradling a white rat in her hands next to a wooden table.

Red-Haired Girl with White Rat

Edvard Munch

1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant and intimate early study by Edvard Munch, capturing a quiet moment between a child and her pet.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1886, this early work by Edvard Munch showcases his developing mastery of atmosphere and emotional depth. The painting depicts a young red-haired girl in a simple interior, her focused attention on the small white rat she holds creating a sense of tender stillness and psychological presence characteristic of Munch's oeuvre.