{"product_id":"death-and-the-woman-c-1894-1895-by-edvard-munch-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","title":"Death and the Woman (c. 1894-1895)  by Edvard Munch. Framed Canvas Print in a Natural Wood Floater Frame. Ready to Hang. Original Aspect Ratio","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdvard Munch's \"Death and the Woman\" (1894-1895) is a haunting exploration of existential themes, characteristic of the artist's profound engagement with human emotion and mortality. Munch, a pivotal figure in the Symbolist movement and a precursor to Expressionism, was born in 1863 in Loten, Norway. His life was marked by tragedy and illness, which profoundly influenced his artistic vision, often centered on themes of anxiety, love, and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Death and the Woman\" exemplifies Munch's philosophical approach, where he delves into the inevitable confrontation between life and death. The drypoint portrays a skeletal figure embracing a naked woman, capturing a moment where she presses her face directly against its skull. Munch's style in this piece is marked by his use of scratched lines and dark black ink, highlighting the physical connection between the two forms. His method of scratching directly into the copperplate yields a distinctive line quality that emphasizes the physical closeness between the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter, a contemplation of mortality, is rendered with Munch’s signature emotional intensity, inviting viewers to reflect on their own existential fears. This work is significant in the art world as it encapsulates the transition from Symbolism to Expressionism, influencing countless artists. This print is currently held in the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, where it continues to resonate with audiences, affirming Munch’s enduring legacy in the exploration of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted to order on canvas and set in a natural wood floater frame. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"epicArtLovers.com","offers":[{"title":"500 x 700 mm, natural wood frame","offer_id":53504933593355,"sku":"25587fe4-c2b3-4609-9d1c-99e6e905abe1","price":167.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5963\/5979\/files\/I-canvas-front_f2dea8da-633a-44e0-b076-9fa4135715e8.jpg?v=1793754449","url":"https:\/\/epicartlovers.com\/products\/death-and-the-woman-c-1894-1895-by-edvard-munch-framed-canvas-print-in-a-natural-wood-floater-frame-ready-to-hang-original-aspect-ratio","provider":"epicArtLovers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}