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Untitled, by Edvard Munch, ink, 1898

Untitled

Edvard Munch

1898

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1898 ink by Edvard Munch, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Edvard Munch
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two figures in a dark, rough landscape. One person kneels in a black cloak, facing away. The other stands tall in a pale dress with a bright orange sleeve, reaching upward. The background is mostly green and blue, with jagged lines that look like trees or waves. The artist used a printing method where ink is pressed onto wood, leaving bold, uneven edges. The rough texture makes the scene feel urgent and raw. Look up woodcut to see how this technique works.

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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