Wall paintings made by Munk for the University of Oslo, marked a change in the artist’s attitude. Somewhat artificial optimism comes to replace longing and disappointment. Although Munch had never
Yawning Girl by Edvard Munch
“Yawning Girl” – a picture of Edvard Munch, written in 1913. In her typical expressionist style, Munch depicts an almost nude woman sitting on the edge of her bed and
Sick Child by Edvard Munch
In Norwegian painting of the eighties of the 19th century, the “childish” theme is very popular, most often artists choose the motifs of a suffering, destitute or sick child. However,
Self Portrait by Edvard Munch
On the self-portrait of Edvard Munch, we see the figure of a man with a lit cigarette, shrouded in gray tobacco smoke, which is designed to increase the expressiveness of
Spring Day at Karl-Johans-Gate by Edvard Munch
The work of Edward Munch “Spring Day on the street of Karl Johan”, written in 1890 during the artist’s stay in Norway, shows his work from the other side. The
Parting by Edvard Munch
Parting is a little death. A common expression characterizes the plot of this picture. The man worries hard, the woman triumphs. Most likely, the author offers the public the situation
Girls on the bridge by Edvard Munch
To his favorite motives Munch returns all his life. The painting “Girls on the Bridge” is one of the eighteen pictorial versions of this theme, created between 1899 and 1935.
Calvary by Edvard Munch
This picture is an example of two more influences implemented by Munk in an absolutely original manner. We mean, on the one hand, Maurice Denis with his decorative effect, and
Starry Night by Edvard Munch
Stars always attracted Munch, served as a mysterious object of his creative worship. He wrote several paintings united by a common theme. One of them is “Starry night”. More precisely,
Spring by Edvard Munch
The year 1889 became difficult for the artist, he was seriously ill, but after his illness, during his recovery, he wrote a very autobiographical tightly “Spring”. It combines memories of
Marie Valley by Edvard Munch
The beginning of the artistic path of Munch was unremarkable. His early works are small in size, inexpressive in the plot and, in general, leave the viewer indifferent. These include
Vampire by Edvard Munch
Painted in 1893, the painting “Vampire” is included in the “Frieze of Life” cycle, on which the master worked in the years 1890-1900. On the basis of it, Munch will
Ash by Edvard Munch
The plot of the picture can be re-told with one Pushkin line: “It’s over: there is no connection between us.” The artist draws the viewer’s attention to the emotional state
Men on the beach by Edvard Munch
Naked figures are familiar in the works of Munch. The artist most often depicted a male nude as a completely impassive person, as, for example, in the work Men at
Madonna by Edvard Munch
Nude young woman with flowing black hair, eyes half closed in ecstasy. Such a Madonna saw the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch. With a canonical image, only one detail has it