10 Artworks By Edvard Much You Should Know

Introduction

Edvard Munch is one of the most famous artists in history. A Norwegian painter, printmaker and one of the main forerunners of expressionism, he's famous for painting some of the world's most recognizable images, including The Scream and his self-portraits. His art is frequently referenced in pop culture—it's even inspired a few music videos! But if you're not familiar with this iconic artist, how do you know which pieces are worth checking out? Here are 11 works by Edvard Much that will show you why he deserves all this praise:

1. Female Portrait, 1932

This painting is considered to be one of the most important works of Edvard Munch's later years. The female portrait was created by Munch in 1932, and it is an oil on canvas measuring 40 x 30 cm. The model for this work was Munch's friend Dagny Juel-Przywara.

2. The Sun, 1911

The Sun is a painting by Edvard Munch, created in 1911. The painting is oil on canvas and measures 100 x 72 cm. It depicts a woman standing in front of the sun with her arms open wide and eyes closed, wearing a red dress with long sleeves and a high neckline that reaches to her chest.

The sun is one of Munch's most famous works; it has become an icon for his art. While some critics believe that this was painted during World War I, others argue that it was painted after his recovery from his mental illness.

3. The Oak, 1906

The oak is the symbol of strength, wisdom and longevity. It was also believed to be a symbol of protection, endurance and eternity. This painting is all about those qualities, especially in the context of what happened at the time it was painted (1906). In fact, this piece has been described as being one of Edvard Munch’s most famous works in his career as an artist.

Edvard Munch was known for being very emotional when it came to his artworks so we can see how important this piece was for him because he chose to portray it using symbolism rather than just showing us what The Oak looks like physically.

4. Starry Night, 1922

Starry Night, 1922 is a representative of the pointillism style. It depicts the view of the village of Åsgårdstrand from Oslo. The painting is done in oil on canvas and measures 83.5 x 64 cm.

The painting is based on an actual scene in Åsgårdstrand, where Edvard's father had a house at that time. The artist was inspired by his mother's stories about her childhood in this town and wanted to capture its atmosphere through his work of art.

In this regard, it can be said that Starry Night resembles Van Gogh's works due to their similar use of color palette as well as stylistic approach (elements like trees, boats and houses).

5. Summer Night By The Beach

Summer Night By The Beach is a painting by the Danish painter Edvard Munch. The work depicts his wife, Fanny Clausen, sitting on a beach at sunset. It was created in 1892 and it’s currently part of the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark.

The works from this period are characterized by bright colors and an expressionist style that can be found throughout all other paintings created before it by Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944).

Summer Night By The Beach was sold at auction for $1.5 million in 2014, which makes it one of the most expensive paintings ever sold during an auction; not only because it was painted by one of history's greatest artists but also because this specific work belonged to an important private collection owned by German collector Erwin von der Heydt who bought it back in 1936 for just 1 dollar!

6. The Heart, 1899

You know what the heart symbolizes, but do you know why? The heart is arguably the most important organ in our bodies. It pumps blood and oxygen throughout our body, providing us with essential nutrients and energy. It’s also an emotional symbol—it represents love, affection, passion and romance. In this painting by Edvard Munch we see a teardrop-shaped heart on top of a night sky; it's glowing like fire and radiates warmth against the black background. This painting was painted for his wife to show her how much he loved her—and it shows!

The artist isn't just saying he loves his wife or art through this work; he's using his artwork as an outlet for his emotions. He may have been feeling lonely before sending these paintings to her so they could be together again soon after she left Norway for Paris without him (it's unclear when exactly). One thing we can learn from this piece: all art has meaning behind it even if we don't understand why someone made something until later down the road when we've grown up enough ourselves not just physically but mentally too!

7. White Night

• White Night, by Edvard Munch

This is one of the most famous works in the world. It’s also one of my favorites. The National Gallery of Norway owns it as part of their permanent collection, but it was originally sold at an auction in 1914 for 11,000 Danish kroner (about $500 today). Unfortunately, the buyer died shortly after buying it and his family kept it until 1942 when they donated it to Oslo City Museum where you can see it now!

• The Scream: I really like this painting because there are so many things going on in it! There are people screaming and running away from something terrible, but what could that be? Maybe they saw a terrifying monster coming toward them? Or maybe they were just scared because someone had told them how loud he screamed when he went swimming at night?

8. Despair, 1894

Despair, 1894

Edvard Munch

Oil on canvas

• 8 x 49.5 cm (20.3 x 19 in)

Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway

9. The Scream, 1895

Edvard Munch's The Scream is an iconic and popular work of art. It has been called "the world's most recognized scream".

It was painted in 1895 and currently resides at the National Gallery in Oslo, Norway. The painting depicts a figure holding his head with both hands as he walks away from a bright red sunset over fields and a forested area. Just after its completion, Munch described the painting as "a study of nerves", but later correspondence reveals that it was inspired by his recent bouts with anxiety and depression—conditions that haunted Munch for much of his life.

10. The Kiss, 1895

The Kiss is a painting by the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. It depicts a couple in an embrace, but this simple scene carries much more than just the love between two people. The kiss is one of Munch's most famous works, and it has been on display at several museums since its creation in 1895.

The painting was immediately controversial when it was unveiled; people found its subject matter to be vulgar and scandalous. Yet today, over a century later, The Kiss remains one of the most popular paintings ever made by Edvard Munch: it has been reproduced countless times in many different forms (including on paper) and even features in countless movies and plays.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this list of 10 artworks by Edvard Munch. If you’re interested in learning more about his life and career, we highly recommend visiting the Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. You can also read more about the artist’s work via our blog posts on The Scream and Starry Night (which are two of our favorite pieces).