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 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

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

The image shows a side view of a seated person pouring liquid onto a plant. The person has one knee raised, leaning forward with arms extended. They have a bun hairstyle and a youthful face. The person is nude, surrounded by sketched flowers and insects. The background includes abstract trees or shrubbery.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing, The Maiden and the Heart (Das Madchen und das Herz), 1896, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.93

The Maiden and the Heart (Das Madchen und das Herz)

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Otto Felsing · 1896 · etching ·  Accession ID  1954.12.93

This painting shows wavy lines surrounding a face with simple angular features. The face is at the bottom of the painting, and the lines seem to come from it like hair. Above the face is a shape resembling a woman swimming or diving into the water, her arms stretched towards the right and her feet on the left. The background is a solid orange-brown color. Below the painting is a line of text.
Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt, In a Man's Brain, c. 1897, brush and black ink on red-orange paper, Epstein Family Fund and the Director's Discretionary Fund, 2000.142.1.a

In a Man's Brain

Edvard Munch, Imprimerie Lemercier, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt · c. 1897 · brush and black ink on red-orange paper ·  Accession ID  2000.142.1.a