Head of a Girl (Madchenkopf)

1902

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

The image is a drawn portrait showing the head and a partial view of the upper shoulders of a person. The person is in a forward-facing position with their head slightly turned to the right. The facial features are defined with a serious expression, highlighting prominent eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips. The hair is styled in a short, wavy manner, encompassing the head with a textured look. The clothing appears only partially visible, with a suggestion of ruffled or textured fabric around the neckline. There is no jewelry or objects visible. The background is plain, with no distinct objects or textures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1944.14.57

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2001, no. 184, State only

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1966

  • Edvard Munch, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA, 1966.

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.

Wikidata ID

Q65019706

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