Artwork
Inheritance
Inheritance is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Inheritance is an oil painting on canvas by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, created to depict a poignant scene of suffering.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a mother with syphilis holding her child, who was born with the congenital disease, conveying the tragic consequences of the illness.
History & Provenance
Munch's visit to the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, where he witnessed a mother grieving for her child afflicted with syphilis, served as the catalyst for this work.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of Munch's oeuvre, reflecting his distinctive approach to representation and emotional expression.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian:; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
