Man and Woman

1905

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

Edvard Munch

Printer, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt

Printer, Berlin

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on brown paper, folded in half [artist's proof]

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.5 x 63.1 cm (19 1/8 x 24 13/16 in.)
    block: 24.9 x 19.8 cm (9 13/16 x 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.3.3.b

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2001, no. 269 i(a) [proof]

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Associated Artworks

The image is a monochromatic print showing just the head and partial shoulders of a person facing forward. The facial features are abstract and stylized with prominent lines defining the eyes, nose, and mouth against a dark, textured background. The hair is dark, flowing, and somewhat unkempt with visible strokes suggesting movement. The person's attire is not fully visible, blending into the surrounding texture. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background is a simple, plain texture that complements the print, with no additional elements. The print is on brownish paper with some handwritten text below the image.

Man and Woman

Edvard Munch, Edvard Munch, M. W. Lassally Graphische Kunst-Anstalt

1905

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Epstein Family Collection; gift to NGA 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, verso lower left , in graphite, 39 [circled]; by later hand, verso lower right, in graphite, B

Markings

stamp, verso center, in purple ink: ELS

Wikidata ID

Q76561490

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