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This is a poster of an exhibition. The poster features an illustration of a large bird at the top. Beneath the bird, red text reads "EDVARD MUNCH." Additional red text announces the details of the exhibition including type, location, entry fee, and open hours. Lower on the poster are abstract sketches of a village or town setting with various structures. The overall style of the artwork and text suggests a modernist or expressionist influence.
Edvard Munch, Diorama Exhibition Poster, 1910, color lithograph in green-black and red with green chalk on two sheets of joined wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 1999.112.1

Diorama Exhibition Poster

Edvard Munch · 1910 · color lithograph in green-black and red with green chalk on two sheets of joined wove paper ·  Accession ID  1999.112.1

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Alpha and Omega

Edvard Munch · 1908/1909 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2002.10.1-23

The sketch features a simple landscape viewed from eye-level. Elements include trees, a structure, and the horizon. Two tree trunks are drawn in the foreground with vertical and winding lines. The open area extends towards the horizon with horizontal and curved strokes. The loose and expressive lines suggest a quick, impressionistic technique. The color palette is primarily muted purple on cream paper.
Edvard Munch, Landscape with Tree Trunk, 1922-1924, purple crayon on wove paper (sketchbook page), The Epstein Family Collection, 2011.84.4

Landscape with Tree Trunk

Edvard Munch · 1922-1924 · purple crayon on wove paper (sketchbook page) ·  Accession ID  2011.84.4

The image shows a drawing of two women side by side from the shoulders up. The woman on the left has light orange facial features and soft lines, with medium-length wavy hair. The woman on the right has darker facial outlines, medium-length wavy hair, and wears a dark top. The background is plain and light.
Edvard Munch, Two Female Heads Against a Reflection of the Moon, 1899, color crayons on transfer paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2000.42.1

Two Female Heads Against a Reflection of the Moon

Edvard Munch · 1899 · color crayons on transfer paper ·  Accession ID  2000.42.1

This is a print of a person visible from the shoulders up. The person is in a slightly turned position, looking directly at us with their face turned over their left shoulder. Their facial features include pale skin, distinct eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, and full, dark lips. Their hair appears wavy and loose, with small curls framing their forehead, but it is hard to determine the length as it blends into the background. The print is monochromatic, using shades of grey. The background is gray.
Edvard Munch, Portrait of Tulla Larsen, 1898, etching, The Epstein Family Collection, 2019.159.3

Portrait of Tulla Larsen

Edvard Munch · 1898 · etching ·  Accession ID  2019.159.3

This is a painting of Edward Munch's written work "Alpha et Omega". The image displays a printed text titled "ALPHA ET OMÉGA" with the text divided into two columns. The typography is characterized by a serif style, with the title prominently displayed at the top in capital letters. The left column begins with a decorative initial. At the bottom right corner, the image features Edward Munch’s signature. The content of the text revolves around a narrative involving mythological elements with descriptions of nature and interactions between Alpha and Omega. The layout and design suggest an emphasis on the literary aspect, with a balanced and structured composition.
Edvard Munch, Text Page, 1908/1909, letterpress, The Epstein Family Collection, 2002.10.16

Text Page

Edvard Munch · 1908/1909 · letterpress ·  Accession ID  2002.10.16

The image depicts a sketch of a person's upper body in a dynamic pose, with their head tilted slightly forward and to one side, and their arms crossed in front of them. The person’s facial features are abstractly rendered with heavy lines, giving the impression of eyes and a nose, and they have short hair that appears close to the scalp. Their clothing appears to be suggested with thick, dark lines, covering the top part of the body. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, without any additional objects or details present.
Edvard Munch, Figure with Arms in Front of Body, 1922-1926, pen and black ink on wove paper (sketchbook page), The Epstein Family Collection, 2011.84.3

Figure with Arms in Front of Body

Edvard Munch · 1922-1926 · pen and black ink on wove paper (sketchbook page) ·  Accession ID  2011.84.3

Edvard Munch, Man's Head Beneath Woman's Breast (Mannshode under kvinnebryst), 1898, printed c. 1906, woodcut, The Epstein Family Collection, 2022.172.13

Man's Head Beneath Woman's Breast (Mannshode under kvinnebryst)

Edvard Munch · 1898, printed c. 1906 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2022.172.13

A series of bold, sinuous lines dominate the top half of the image, forming the trunk and branches of a tree. Various leaf shapes are spread out along the branches. Two humanoid figures are intertwined with the roots below, extending onto the ground. Lines suggest bodies merging into the earth. The figures have abstract shapes on their heads that could resemble plant foliage or masks. The composition blends tree-like structure with anatomical features.
Edvard Munch, Otto Felsing, Life and Death (Liv og død), c. 1902, etching on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2021.101.13

Life and Death (Liv og død)

Edvard Munch, Otto Felsing · c. 1902 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2021.101.13

The image is a sketch of a person's head and shoulders. The person is in a quarter-profile view, leaning forward slightly and facing downward. The sketch shows the basic outline of facial features with minimal detail. The head is mostly bald with some hair at the back. Simple lines suggest clothing, possibly a draped fabric or loose garment over the shoulders. There are no details showing jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is plain, emphasizing the focus on the sketched subject.
Edvard Munch, Untitled [Man's Portrait, Half-Length], c. 1922 - 1925, pen and black ink on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2023.161.20

Untitled [Man's Portrait, Half-Length]

Edvard Munch · c. 1922 - 1925 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.161.20