12.12.1863–23.01.1944

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was a Norwegian painter, graphic artist, and draftsman associated with Symbolism and Expressionism. Born in Ådalsbruk, he is known for works such as "The Scream" and "Death and Child." His art explores themes of death, loneliness, and the desire for life.

Edvard Munch
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Biography

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter, graphic artist, draftsman, and architect, born on December 12, 1863, in Ådalsbruk, Norway. He is recognized as one of the early figures of Expressionism and is also associated with Symbolism. Munch's oeuvre includes genre painting, portraits, self-portraits, and landscapes. Among his most renowned works are the paintings "The Scream," "Death and Child," "Vampire," "Girls on the Bridge," and "Portrait of Arve Arvesen." His art is characterized by motifs of death, solitude, and a passionate longing for life. Edvard Munch died on January 23, 1944, in Ekely, Norway.

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