Man and Woman

1913

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

Charles Wittmann

Printer, French, 1876 - 1953

Wilh. Scheels Klisjéanstalt

Printer

The image shows a partial view of two figures, mainly their upper bodies. One person is depicted in profile, facing slightly to the right with a strong posture. The other person is leaning towards them, partially turned, indicating proximity. Both figures have expressive facial features, with one having short, dark hair and the other with longer hair tied back. They are bare-chested and drawn in a simple sketched style, without detailed clothing. The background is plain, emphasizing the interaction between the two figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 17.8 x 24 cm (7 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.6 x 41 cm (11 5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.51.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schiefler 1914, no. 398

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Epstein Family Collection; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1934

  • Schiefler, Gustav. Das Graphische Werk von Max Liebermann. Berlin: Verlang von Bruno Cassirer, 1914.

2001

  • Woll, Gerd. Edvard Munch: The Complete Graphic Works. New York, 2001.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ed. Munch; by later hand, center verso in graphite: 21395

Wikidata ID

Q76338612

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