1905
oil
canvas
From the collection of Munch Museum
Woman with Sick Child. Inheritance is a 1905 oil by Edvard Munch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Munch Museum.
The painting depicts a woman sitting with a child in her lap. The woman is wearing a dark dress with a high collar and a dark skirt, while the child is wrapped in a white blanket. The background of the painting is a muted greenish-blue color. The woman's face is contorted in a mixture of concern and sadness, while the child's face is pale and expressionless. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of somberness and introspection. This painting is a poignant representation of the human experience, and it invites the viewer to reflect on the emotions and struggles that we all face. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Edvard Munch.
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
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