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Edvard Munch — The Sick Child (Det syke barn) (W. 59.d, S. 60)
Edvard Munch

The Sick Child (Det syke barn) (W. 59.d, S. 60)

Edvard Munch's The Sick Child is a poignant etching and drypoint exploring themes of illness and emotion. This seminal work demonstrates Munch's innovative printmaking techniques and psychological depth.

Medium
Etching and drypoint, with surface tone, inked to the outer edge of the plate, on heavy cream wove paper, with trimmed margins.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

January 18, 2023

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Edvard Munch, The Sick Child (Det syke barn) (W. 59.d, S. 60)

Edvard Munch's The Sick Child is a poignant etching and drypoint exploring themes of illness and emotion. This seminal work demonstrates Munch's innovative printmaking techniques and psychological depth.

Medium
Etching and drypoint, with surface tone, inked to the outer edge of the plate, on heavy cream wove paper, with trimmed margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Expressionism, Etching, Nordic Art, Emotional, Portrait, Drypoint

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Collected by

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