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"The Kiss," Edvard Munch, 1892.
Munch (1863-1944), the great Symbolist/Expressionist painter, remains the best-known Norwegian artist ever.
He had many health problems during his life, and had his heart broken more times than anyone cares to think about, so he was prone to fits of depression. A friend suggested he paint his mental and emotional states, which gave birth to his signature style.
This painting was a part of a cycle called "The Frieze of Life" that depicted, as he put it, "the battle between men and women that is called love" and showed scenes of attraction, courtship, realization, and disillusionment. This is obviously from the more positive parts of the cycle, but with hints of darkness. Their kiss is passionate, yet the colors are cool and the billowing curtain suggests a chilly breeze.
From the Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo.
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Possible Dream ✨🌅🪐
Mixed media.
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