Funeral March

1897

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

A. Clot Imprimerie d'Arts

Printer, Paris

The artwork presents an abstract composition dominated by a tall, tree-like structure with flowing, wavy lines that resemble a draped form. Atop this structure sits a coffin-like shape. The background features swirling lines and cloud-like forms. Below, several human-like faces and figures are intertwined with the dark, flowing shapes. The overall composition includes elements like trees, clouds, and faces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 59.8 x 42 cm (23 9/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.51.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2001, no. 103

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Epstein Family Collection; gift to NGA, 2005.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2020

  • Edvard Munch and the Cycle of Life, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, 2020, no cat.

Bibliography

1907

  • Schiefler, Gustav. Verzeichnis des graphischen Werks Edvard Munchs bis 1906. vol. 1. Berlin, 1907 (reprinted 1974); and Schiefler, Gustav. Edvard Munch. Das graphische Werk 1906-1926. vol. 2. Berlin, 1927. (reprinted 1974).

2001

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

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Ed Munch

Wikidata ID

Q76338601

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