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Toutes les enchères / Autres / Edvard Munch (1863-1944) (after) - "Madonna, 1894-95"
- Edvard Munch (after), offset lithograph on heavyweight textured matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density). - Plate signed. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 43 x 58cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Madonna (1894–95) by Edvard Munch is one of the most haunting and psychologically intense images of Symbolist and early Expressionist art. Far from a traditional religious Madonna, Munch transforms the female figure into a mysterious vision of desire, spirituality, vulnerability and existential tension. With closed eyes, flowing dark hair and a dreamlike atmosphere, the work captures the emotional ambiguity that made Munch one of the defining artists of modern psychological painting. The composition belongs to the same artistic universe as Munch’s most famous works, including The Scream, Vampire and The Kiss, where love, death, anxiety and sensuality are presented as inseparable forces. The soft modelling of the body, the shadowy contours and the almost trance-like expression place Madonna in dialogue with Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Odilon Redon, Aubrey Beardsley, Amedeo Modigliani and Henri Matisse, while its emotional intensity anticipates the darker currents of modern Expressionism and contemporary figurative art. Munch’s Madonna is especially powerful because it combines sacred iconography with modern sensuality. The figure appears both intimate and distant, fragile and iconic, creating a timeless image that continues to fascinate admirers of Symbolism, Nordic art, Expressionism, female portraiture and vintage-inspired wall decor. Its muted ochres, blacks and smoky golden tones give the work a dramatic decorative presence, ideal for sophisticated interiors, atmospheric spaces and art walls with a strong emotional character. The influence of Edvard Munch extends far beyond late nineteenth-century art. His exploration of psychological tension, sexuality and inner life connects naturally with later artists such as Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Mark Rothko, Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hockney, while the iconic force of his imagery can also be appreciated alongside the visual impact of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. Like these internationally recognised names, Munch created images that remain instantly identifiable and emotionally unforgettable. Within today’s broader collecting culture where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Munch’s work retains a unique psychological prestige. The current trend for expressive, moody and symbolically charged wall art makes Madonna especially relevant for modern interiors seeking depth, mystery and visual sophistication. A powerful image, Madonna embodies the essence of Edvard Munch’s artistic vision: sensual, spiritual, melancholic and profoundly modern.
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