The Seine at Saint-Cloud by Edvard Munch. A serene pastel landscape depicting the Seine river with a prominent dark tree in the foreground and light-colored buildings on the distant shore.

The Seine at Saint-Cloud

Edvard Munch

1890 · Pastel, Cardboard

A luminous pastel scene of the Seine river, capturing the soft light and quiet atmosphere of Saint-Cloud.

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Where it works

An airy, quiet work with a neutral color register — sits lightly within the space.

Often works in
Bedroom · Bathroom · Living Room
Placement
Reads easily over horizontal furniture or open wall spans
Walls
Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1890, this delicate pastel by Edvard Munch captures the Seine at Saint-Cloud with an airy, impressionistic touch. The composition features a bold vertical tree trunk in the foreground that frames the shimmering water and the pale architectural forms across the river, showcasing Munch's early mastery of atmosphere and light.

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