Family of Peacocks

1908-1909

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

Dansk Reproduktionsanstalt

Printer, Copenhagen

This is a drawing of a peacock with its tail feathers spread, accompanied by two smaller birds. The drawing features a central peacock with a large, fan-shaped tail that is sketched with long lines radiating from the body, suggesting the feather quills. The tail is accented with circular spots indicating the eye-like patterns peacocks are known for. To the left, there are two smaller birds with curved necks, sketched in a similar style. To the right, a small, round sketch with minimal detail indicates another bird or object. The drawing uses simple lines and minimal shading to capture the essence of the birds with a carefree and playful execution.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    framed: 47.31 × 62.23 × 1.91 cm (18 5/8 × 24 1/2 × 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.165.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2001, no. 329


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2001

  • Woll, Gerd. Edvard Munch: The Complete Graphic Works. New York, 2001: no. 329.


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