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Edvard Munch — Der Kuss, Kyss (The Kiss) (W. 23, Sch. 22)
Edvard Munch

Der Kuss, Kyss (The Kiss) (W. 23, Sch. 22)

Edvard Munch's 'The Kiss' is an etching with drypoint and open bite techniques on laid paper, featuring an interlaced watermark. The work captures the intensity of intimate human connection through bold linear expressionism.

Medium
Etching with drypoint, burnisher and open bite, on laid paper with interlaced initials ‘JMG’ watermark, with margins.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

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October 24, 2023

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Edvard Munch, Der Kuss, Kyss (The Kiss) (W. 23, Sch. 22)

Edvard Munch's 'The Kiss' is an etching with drypoint and open bite techniques on laid paper, featuring an interlaced watermark. The work captures the intensity of intimate human connection through bold linear expressionism.

Medium
Etching with drypoint, burnisher and open bite, on laid paper with interlaced initials ‘JMG’ watermark, with margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Expressionism, Etching, Romance, Emotional, Post-War, Modern, Intimacy, Couple, Norwegian

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Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago