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Two Heads

Edvard Munch

1920

crayon

canvas

From the collection of Munch Museum

Post-Impressionism Early Modern

Dominant colour

Two Heads is a 1920 crayon by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.

Who painted this?: Edvard Munch
When & what style?: 1920 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Munch Museum

About this work

This painting features two heads, each drawn in a simple, line-based style. The heads are positioned side by side, with the one on the right appearing more detailed than the one on the left. Both heads are depicted in profile, with the face on the right turned slightly towards the viewer. The painting is rendered in a limited color palette, with the majority of the image consisting of shades of gray and beige. The lines used to draw the heads are bold and expressive, giving the image a sense of energy and movement. The simplicity and expressiveness of this painting are reminiscent of the work of Edvard Munch, who was known for his bold and emotive use of line and color.