Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was a Norwegian painter and printmaker who is best known for his haunting and emotionally charged artworks. He was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement in the early 20th century.
Munch's most famous painting is "The Scream" (1893), which depicts a figure on a bridge in a state of existential despair. The painting has become an icon of modern art and is often interpreted as a symbol of modern anxiety and alienation.
Munch's work was deeply influenced by his personal experiences, including the deaths of his mother and sister from tuberculosis when he was young, and his own struggles with depression and alcoholism. His art explores themes of love, death, and the human condition, often with a focus on the darker aspects of life.
Throughout his career, Munch produced a wide variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, and drawings. He was also interested in photography and experimented with the medium in his later years. Today, his work is highly regarded and is represented in major museums and galleries around the world.
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