The Girls on the Bridge by Edvard Munch. Three girls stand on a wooden bridge, looking over a railing toward a large green tree and white houses under a twilight sky with a yellow moon.

The Girls on the Bridge

Edvard Munch

1901 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An evocative expressionist scene by Edvard Munch, capturing three figures on a bridge at twilight in a bold, atmospheric palette.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in balanced neutral tones — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1901, this iconic work by Edvard Munch depicts a moment of quiet contemplation in Åsgårdstrand. Three young women lean against the railing of a bridge, their figures simplified into bold shapes of white, red, and green against the deep blues of the water and sky. The large, rounded mass of a linden tree dominates the center, reflected in the dark water below, creating a sense of atmospheric mystery and emotional depth characteristic of Munch's best work.