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This print shows two overlapping profiles of faces, both looking to the right. In the front is the profile of a woman, with closed eyes, an open mouth, and long, flowing hair. Behind her is a man with pronounced cheekbones, deep-set, closed eyes, thin lips, and short, closely cropped hair. Both people have pale skin, and their shoulders seem to be nude. The background is blank beige paper, and there is a small, handwritten signature in the bottom left corner.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Otto Felsing, Head by Head (Man and Woman), 1905, drypoint, The Epstein Family Collection, 2019.159.2

Head by Head (Man and Woman)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Otto Felsing · 1905 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  2019.159.2

The image is a portrait sketch of a man's face and upper torso in a three-quarter view. He has distinct facial features, thinning hair, and wears a dark suit jacket with a bow tie. The sketch is minimalistic with signatures and a date in the lower area.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Dr. J. Goldstein, 1905, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1944.5.250

Dr. J. Goldstein

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1905 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1944.5.250

The image is a portrait drawing of an individual. The person is facing slightly to the left, looking directly at the viewer. They have a prominent forehead, receding hair, short hair, an angular nose, deep-set eyes, and slightly pursed lips. The person is wearing a suit with a bow tie, depicted with bold shading. The background is blank. The drawing is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner, and there is an inscription on the right-hand side that may include a date.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Jacob Goldstein, 1905, lithograph in black on buff wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2007.1.3

Jacob Goldstein

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1905 · lithograph in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.1.3

The image shows jagged and curving lines forming an abstract rendering of two seated figures with elongated features and exaggerated silhouettes. The figures seem to be sitting on a throne-like structure with animal-like heads as armrests. Above the figures, there's a cluster of circular forms resembling a headdress. In front of the seats, a stretched form suggests a large, rug-like creature with a discernible head at one end.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Caricature: Queen Drage on Her Throne, 1902/1908, lithograph, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.9

Caricature: Queen Drage on Her Throne

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1902/1908 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2024.148.9

A bold, abstract image showing sweeping lines creating the shape of a large bird-like creature with expansive wings hovering over a skeletal figure lying horizontally below. The creature’s wings arch upwards like an umbrella. The skeletal figure on the ground has a bony structure and is in an outstretched position. The interplay of dark shading and lighter backgrounds creates an eerie juxtaposition.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Harpy, 1899, color lithograph on wove paper mounted on board, The Epstein Family Collection, 2023.161.26

Harpy

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1899 · color lithograph on wove paper mounted on board ·  Accession ID  2023.161.26

The image shows three individuals depicted in a monochrome print. The first person on the left is fully clothed in a dark garment, standing upright with long, dark hair. The central figure is naked with long, dark hair pulled back, posed with legs apart and hands on the back of their head. The third individual on the right is clothed in a long, light-colored dress, standing sideways with long, light hair flowing down their back. The background features dark, swirling patterns.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Woman (Woman in Three Stages, The Sphinx), 1899, lithograph on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.6

Woman (Woman in Three Stages, The Sphinx)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1899 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.148.6

The image depicts bold, sweeping lines and shapes that form an abstract figure hovering over a reclining skeletal figure. The dark, wing-like shapes convey an abstract sense of motion or flight. The hovering figure appears expansive and curved, resembling wings, while the skeletal figure lies on the ground. The simple linear background gives an impression of a flat landscape with a single structure or tree-like shape in the distance.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Harpy (Harpyie), 1899, lithograph on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2023.161.8

Harpy (Harpyie)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1899 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.161.8

The image shows a monochromatic drawing featuring a person's face next to a skull. The person is facing forward with their head slightly turned towards the skull on the left. The individual's facial features are outlined, including high eyebrows, prominent cheekbones, and slightly parted lips. The person has long, dark hair flowing down and blending into the plain background. There are no visible clothing or accessories, and the background is light and minimal, contrasting with the darker tones of the hair and skull.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, The Kiss of Death (Dødskyss), 1899, lithograph on laid Van Gelder paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2023.161.27

The Kiss of Death (Dødskyss)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1899 · lithograph on laid Van Gelder paper ·  Accession ID  2023.161.27

This print displays a person's head from the neck up, positioned in close proximity to a skull. On the right side of the print, the person's head is turned slightly to the left, towards the center of the image. They have pale skin, dark eye makeup that goes up to their eyebrows, a straight nose, closed lips, and long dark hair flowing smoothly down and across the bottom of the print. They are positioned next to a skull on the left side of the print, with the skull turned towards them. The chins of the human and skin appear to touch. The background is plain, tan paper.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, The Kiss of Death (Todeskuss), 1899, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.359

The Kiss of Death (Todeskuss)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1899 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1951.10.359

The poster displays the upper body of a man and woman, depicted in a stylized and abstract manner. The woman's position is shown in profile with long, flowing hair that wraps around the man's head. Her facial features include elongated eyes and a serene expression, and she has long, straight hair that blends into the background. The man's face is positioned below the woman's, with distinct eyes, eyebrows, and mustache. Both figures are colored in hues of green and brown that contrast against the red background. The surrounding text gives details about an art exhibition, including the name "Edvard Munch," location, and entrance fee. The artist's signature appears in black cursive font near the bottom right corner of the image. The background is predominantly red with scattered sketches and text.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Poster: Man's Head in Woman's Hair (Plakat: Mannshode i kvinnehår), 1897, color lithograph, The Epstein Family Collection, 2021.101.10

Poster: Man's Head in Woman's Hair (Plakat: Mannshode i kvinnehår)

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1897 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2021.101.10