The Women and the Skeleton

1902-1915

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

Otto Felsing

Printer, German, 1854 - 1920

The image shows three figures standing closely together. On the left is a nude individual with long dark hair, standing with their body slightly turned to the side, head bowed, and hands clasped behind them. In the middle stands a skeletal figure, with its limbs hanging down and head facing forward. On the right is another nude individual with short hair tied back, standing with one arm extended, as if touching the skeleton's shoulder. The background is plain. No jewelry or objects are visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12 1/2 x 16 7/8 in

  • Accession Number

    2024.148.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 051 II

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Grisebach, Berlin, 29 November 2013; to the Epstein Family Collection, Washington DC.

Associated Names

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