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Untitled, by Edvard Munch, ink, 1894

Untitled

Edvard Munch

1894

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1894 ink by Edvard Munch, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing between two large, dark shapes that look like draped fabric or wings. She’s barefoot, with her arms resting on a low, blocky surface—maybe a bench or a table. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist drew fast, focusing on shapes over details. The woman’s pose feels simple but a little awkward, with her legs spread apart. The background is plain, so all the attention stays on her and the strange shapes behind her. If you like this sketchy, expressive style, check out lithography to see how artists make prints like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Munch
Artist

Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.

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