Imprimerie Lemercier

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This print shows the upper body of a person in profile, facing right. The person's head is slightly bowed and their eyes are closed. Their dark, wavy hair cascades down their neck. Their skin is a solid teal color, with their features outlined in white. They are holding a large, red, irregularly shaped object against their chest with one hand. The background is black with a textured appearance, allowing some of the tan paper to show through.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, The Heart (Hjertet), 1898 - 1899, woodcut in black, green, and red on Japan paper, The Epstein Family Collection, given by their children, David, James, Richard, Miles and Sarah Carianne, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.32.1

The Heart (Hjertet)

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · 1898 - 1899 · woodcut in black, green, and red on Japan paper ·  Accession ID  1991.32.1

The image displays an abstract composition with a bold red shape resembling a human figure against a black background. This red form is intertwined with a large green shape. Thin, white, curved lines meander through the space around the figures.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, Encounter in Space (Møte i verdensrommet), 1898-1899, color woodcut, The Epstein Family Collection, 2021.101.5

Encounter in Space (Møte i verdensrommet)

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · 1898-1899 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  2021.101.5

This print displays elongated, flowing lines and shapes moving in irregular, wavy patterns. Below the lines, a face emerges, featuring discernible eyes, a nose, and lips. The lines appear to be swirling hair. Above the face, in the center of those lines, appears to be the nude body of a woman stretching horizontally across the upper portion of the image, with limbs and torso depicted through the undulating lines. This body doesn’t have visible facial features. The background of the print is red, with off-white lines.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, In the Male Brain (Imannens hjerne), 1897, woodcut, printed in red, The Epstein Family Collection, 2021.101.6

In the Male Brain (Imannens hjerne)

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · 1897 · woodcut, printed in red ·  Accession ID  2021.101.6

The image shows flowing lines and distinct shapes, creating an abstract composition. At the top, there is a sketchy outline of a cityscape and trees. Below, a dark, angular shape suggests a boat-like form with a simplistic human figure seated inside. The composition is surreal, with the elements reminiscent of a journey across water.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, In the Land of Crystals, 1897, lithographic crayon and tusche on chine collé, The Epstein Family Collection, 2011.84.2

In the Land of Crystals

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier · 1897 · lithographic crayon and tusche on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2011.84.2

The image displays fluid, wavy lines moving horizontally, intersected by a vertical line with a circular shape at the top. The central column and circle resemble a lighthouse, while the horizontal lines suggest rippling waves. Dark areas at the bottom and edges may evoke a shoreline or rocks.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, Mystical Shore, 1897, woodcut with crayon on China paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2014.8.2

Mystical Shore

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · 1897 · woodcut with crayon on China paper ·  Accession ID  2014.8.2

The artwork features a man with a thick mustache, deep-set eyes, and a middle-parted hairstyle, facing right. He is wearing a high-collared garment. The background is a textured beige surface with vertical lines. The artwork includes a signature in the bottom right corner.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing, Sigbjorn Obstfelder, 1897, etching and drypoint printed in black on buff wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2008.20.3

Sigbjorn Obstfelder

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing · 1897 · etching and drypoint printed in black on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.20.3

The image shows a series of undulating, wavy lines and curves creating an abstract design. The central form resembles the silhouette of a reclining human figure, elongated and flowing with the surrounding lines. Below this form, there is a structure that resembles a face with distinct horizontal features suggesting eyes and a nose. The composition is set against a warm reddish-orange backdrop, evoking the impression of organic shapes or a landscape with flowing patterns enveloping the central figure.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, In the Man's Brain (I mannens gjerne), 1897, black chalk rubbing from woodblock heightened with brush and black ink on red-orange paper, Epstein Family Fund and the Director's Discretionary Fund, 2000.142.1.b

In the Man's Brain (I mannens gjerne)

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · 1897 · black chalk rubbing from woodblock heightened with brush and black ink on red-orange paper ·  Accession ID  2000.142.1.b

The image shows a person sitting on the ground sideways. The individual is seated with knees bent, arms stretched forward, and appears to interact with a bird. The figure has discernible facial features with a profile view, styled hair, and is unclothed. Small plants or flowers grow around the person, and the background features a stylized landscape with trees and shrubs drawn with intricate line work. There are no visible jewelry or additional objects other than the bird.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing, Woman and the Heart, 1896, etching, drypoint, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.3

Woman and the Heart

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing · 1896 · etching, drypoint ·  Accession ID  2024.148.3

The image depicts abstract lines and shapes forming various figures. In the center is a reclining form resembling a nude human figure surrounded by abstract floral designs. In the top left, a shape resembles a person beneath a rectangular structure. On the right, two figures in flowing garments seem to be in conversation. At the bottom right, a smaller abstract form with vertical lines could resemble a figure or part of a structure.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing, Norges Geografiske Oppmåling, Under the Yoke/Suicide, 1896, etching and drypoint in black on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2008.20.4

Under the Yoke/Suicide

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing, Norges Geografiske Oppmåling · 1896 · etching and drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.20.4

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Norges Geografiske Oppmåling, Otto Felsing, The Suicide, 1896, etching and drypoint in brown-black, The Epstein Family Collection, 2003.22.2

The Suicide

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Norges Geografiske Oppmåling, Otto Felsing · 1896 · etching and drypoint in brown-black ·  Accession ID  2003.22.2