1957 Print Edvard Munch Head Entangled Woman Hair Symbolism Theme Couple Love

This is an original 1957 halftone print of a piece by Norwegian artist Edvard Munich (1863-1944) entitled "Male Head Entangled in Woman's Hair." When portraying couples, Munch had a penchant for using the woman's hair to span or create distance between her and her lover, compounding the subtle tension created in many of his expressionist works which dealt with the complex theme of relationships. Although he is considered to be one of the pioneers of expressionism, Munch did explore other styles throughout the various stages of his artistic career. He is most famous for his iconic piece titled "The Scream."

CONDITION

This 54+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the verso. The small black mark in the right margin of the digital image is NOT on the item.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 9.25 inches; 18 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Munch, Edvard. There is no visible artist signature.

Munch, Edvard

Edvard Munch (Dec. 12, 1863 Ð Jan. 23, 1944) was a Norwegian Symbolist painter, printmaker and forerunner of the Expressionist Art movement. Despite his illness and fatherÕs abusive nature, Munch enrolled at the Royal School of Art and Design of Christiania. He spent time in Paris and Berlin where he picked up inspiration and culture. His most famous painting is ÒThe ScreamÓ which expressed his own anxiety. Even with that success he spent most of his later years in isolation due to the Nazi hatred for his ÒdegenerateÓ art, which they removed from their museums. He died in Oslo where he bequeathed his art to the city, who built a museum in honor of him.

Keywords specific to this image: tresses, face

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