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Edvard Munch Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Edvard Munch our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Edvard Munch · 1863 – 1944

The Scream

1893 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 91 x 73 cm

Experience the raw existential dread of Edvard Munch's Expressionist masterpiece. Bring this iconic symbol of anxiety into your home today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Melancholy

1894 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 81 x 101 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s ‘Melancholy,’ a powerful Expressionist masterpiece depicting inner turmoil & isolation. Discover its unique techniques & historical context.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Madonna

1894 · Munch Museum, Oslo · original 90 x 68 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s haunting 'Madonna.' A visceral Expressionist masterpiece depicting motherhood & despair. Discover its symbolism & emotional impact in this iconic 1894 artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Christmas in the Brothel

1905 · Munch Museum, Oslo · original 60 x 88 cm

Explore 'Christmas in the Brothel' by Munch – a vibrant Expressionist masterpiece! Discover its emotional depth, bold colors & dynamic brushstrokes. A unique art piece for collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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The Dance of Life

1899 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 49 x 75 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s "The Dance of Life" – a vibrant expressionist masterpiece capturing human connection & emotional turmoil. A stunning 1899 painting, perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Madonna

1894 · Munch Museum, Oslo · original 90 x 68 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s iconic ‘Madonna.’ A haunting Expressionist masterpiece capturing raw emotion & psychological depth. High-quality reproduction for art lovers & collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Ashes

1894 · original 120 x 141 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s ‘Ashes’ – a haunting Expressionist masterpiece. Discover its symbolic depth, muted colors & emotional impact. Elevate your collection today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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The Day After

1895 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 115 x 152 cm

Experience Edvard Munch’s "The Day After." A haunting Expressionist masterpiece capturing profound melancholy & vulnerability. Explore its symbolism & timeless beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Girl on a Bridge

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Near the bed of death (fever)

1915 · Munch Museum, Oslo · original 60 x 80 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s ‘Near the bed of death,’ a haunting Expressionist masterpiece. Discover its raw emotion, symbolic depth & unique impasto technique – perfect for discerning collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Dance on the Beach

1904

Explore Edvard Munch's expressive masterpiece 'Dance on the Beach,' capturing joy and leisure on the beach with vibrant light and masterful technique. Discover Expressionism & its influence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Separation

1896 · Bergen Kunstmuseum, Bergen · original 41 x 61 cm

A hauntingly beautiful expressionist lithograph by Edvard Munch captures the profound ache of loss through somber blues and symbolic textures, inviting you to bring this masterpiece of emotional depth into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Self-Portrait

1895 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Explore Edvard Munch’s stark black & white self-portrait (1895). A raw Expressionist work showcasing intense emotion & gestural ink wash technique. Discover a powerful piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Girls on the Pier

1904 · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth · original 80 x 69 cm

Discover Edvard Munch's 'Girls on the Pier' (1904), a haunting Post-Impressionist masterpiece capturing introspective solitude with bold brushstrokes and emotional depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Jurisprudence

1887 · original 81 x 125 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Meeting in Space

1899 · Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv

Two figures float through a dark cosmic void in Edvard Munch's haunting Expressionist woodcut Meeting in Space, an evocative masterpiece of emotional intensity that invites you to explore the depths of human longing.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Portrait of Herbert Esche

1905 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Experience Edvard Munch's 'Portrait of Herbert Esche,' a haunting expressionist masterpiece capturing psychological intensity and emotional turmoil. A glimpse into Munch’s world of anxiety, beauty, and profound human experience.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Agony

1895

Experience the raw emotion of Edvard Munch's 'Agony.' This Expressionist masterpiece depicts profound despair and human suffering through bold color and distorted forms.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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The Girl by the Window

1893 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Experience Edvard Munch's 'The Girl by the Window,' a haunting Symbolist masterpiece capturing isolation and mystery. Explore its rich symbolism, artistic style, and connection to Munch’s life & legacy.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Self-Portrait

1895 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Explore the world’s largest collection of Edvard Munch’s art at Oslo’s MUNCH Museum! Discover iconic works like *The Scream*, contemporary exhibits, and stunning architecture on the Oslofjord.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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The Military Band on Karl Johan Street

1889 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich

Experience Edvard Munch's 'Military Band on Karl Johan Street' (1889). A Symbolist masterpiece capturing Oslo’s vibrant energy, featuring a lively band and bustling crowd. Explore its rich symbolism & artistic technique.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Horse Team

1919 · Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo · original 110 x 145 cm

This painting is characteristic of Munch's Expressionist style, which emphasizes emotional experience and subjective interpretation. The movement emerged in the early 20th century and encompassed various artistic styles, including painting, sculpture, literature, music, and theater. For more information on famous Expressionism artists, refer to <a href=

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Man and Woman I

1905 · The Munch Museum, Oslo · original 40 x 54 cm

Experience Edvard Munch's 'Man and Woman I,' a poignant Expressionist masterpiece capturing intense emotion & psychological depth. Explore its symbolism, influences, and legacy at ArtsDot.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Girls on the Pier

1904 · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth · original 80 x 69 cm

Discover Edvard Munch's 'Girls on the Pier' (1904), a vibrant Post-Impressionist oil painting capturing introspective solitude with bold brushstrokes, luminous colors, and emotional depth. Perfect for art collectors.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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Kiss

1897 · The Munch Museum, Oslo · original 99 x 81 cm

Explore Edvard Munch’s "Kiss" – a poignant exploration of solitude & emotion in this iconic Symbolist masterpiece. High-quality reproductions available for your collection.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 2,125 artworks by Edvard Munch
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The artist

Edvard Munch

1863 – 1944

Quick facts

Top 3 worksThe Scream, Melancholy, Madonna
Movementsexpressionism
Museums on APSNational Gallery of Australia, Kunstmuseum Basel, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Munch Museum, Kunsthalle Bremen
Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1863, Adelsbruk, Sweden
Mediumsoil on canvas
Topics exploredwoman, landscape, trees, blue sky, man
Vibedramatic

Biography

The Life and Identity of Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter whose life was deeply tied to the landscapes and the heavy atmosphere of his homeland. Born on 12 December 1863, he spent much of his existence navigating the complexities of the human psyche through his brush and printmaking tools. His work often felt like a direct extension of his own internal struggles, turning private emotions into something visible and shared. He remained an active presence in the art world until his death on 23 January 1944.

His ability to capture the tremors of human existence reached a peak in 1893 with the creation of The Scream. This specific work has become one of the most acclaimed images in Western art, recognized globally for its depiction of existential dread. While many artists sought to replicate the physical world, Munch was interested in the things that cannot be seen, such as anxiety and the weight of loneliness. He used color and form to give a shape to the invisible forces that pull at the human spirit.

Throughout his long career, he produced a vast body of work that spanned many different mediums. His output included:

Early Life, Family and Training

Edvard Munch was born in 1863 amidst the stark landscapes of Norway. His childhood was shaped by a household where the presence of sickness was a constant companion. In 1868, his mother died from tuberculosis, a loss that left a heavy mark on the young boy. This sense of fragility deepened in 1877 when his sister, Johanne Sophie, also succumbed to tuberculosis at the age of 15. These early bereavements meant that the shadows of mortality were woven into the fabric of his daily life.

His father, Christian Munch, worked as a physician and medical officer. Christian was a man of intense religious devotion, but he also struggled with a temperament that was nervous and obsessively religious. The atmosphere of the home was often heavy with this sense of dread. Growing up in such a setting, Edvard often found himself drawing to keep occupied during the long winters when illness kept him from school. These early experiences of grief and fear would eventually find their way onto his canvases.

For his formal education, he attended the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania. It was here that he began to develop the technical skills that would support his later explorations of the human psyche. His training provided the foundation for a career spent translating internal distress into visual form.

The Bohemian Circles of Kristiania

In the streets of Kristiania, the former name of Oslo, Munch found a community that challenged everything he had been taught. He moved within the bohemian circles of the city, a group of people who lived outside the strict rules of the era. Among them was the naturalistic painter Christian Krohg, who was a part of this progressive circle. These gatherings were not just social; they were spaces where new ways of seeing the world were debated and lived.

It was through the influence of the nihilist Hans Jæger that Munch’s own path began to shift. Jæger urged him to move away from the polite, academic traditions of the time. He encouraged the artist to look inward and paint his own emotional and psychological state. This was a radical idea. Instead of trying to capture the world as it appeared to others, Munch began to use his canvas to express the internal storms of his own mind.

Travels and Influences in Paris and Berlin

Moving through the centers of European art allowed Munch to see his own impulses reflected in the work of others. In Paris, he encountered the techniques of artists like Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh. He learned much from them, absorbing how they used color and form to move beyond simple representation. His time in the city also brought him into contact with Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. These encounters helped him refine a way of seeing that prioritized the internal over the external.

His time in Berlin shifted his focus toward the deeper, more unsettling layers of the human mind. It was there that he met the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg. These connections with figures such as Strindberg pushed his investigations into psychological themes. He began to use his art to explore the tremors of human existence, moving away from naturalistic depictions toward a style that could communicate the heavy weight of fear and anxiety.

Technique and Style of Soul Painting

Munch did not aim to replicate the physical world as it appeared to the eye. Instead, he sought to externalize his internal state, a method he called soul painting. He used distorted forms and rhythmic lines to communicate the tremors of human existence, turning psychological distress into a visible, tangible form. His brushwork often reflected the turbulence of his own mind, using color and shape to translate what he felt rather than what he saw.

This focus on the internal led him to experiment extensively with various mediums. He was a highly active printmaker, working through lithography, woodcut, and etching to expand his reach. His technical range was broad, involving intaglio processes such as aquatint, drypoint, and engraving on copper. These methods allowed him to layer textures and lines that mirrored the complexity of human emotion.

The Scream (1893)
Madonna (1894)
The Sick Child (about 1926)

The Frieze of Life and Key Works

Munch sought to capture the recurring cycles of human existence through a series of works he called The Frieze of Life. This collection focused on the heavy, inescapable themes of love, fear, death, and anxiety. He did not aim for a simple depiction of life, but rather an exploration of the internal storms that define it. His paintings often functioned as a way to process the grief and the psychological tremors that stayed with him from his youth.

Many of his most recognized images emerged from these personal struggles. He conceived The Scream while in Kristiania, using swirling, fiery landscapes to represent a sense of existential dread. In other works, he turned his gaze toward the complexities of human connection and the fragility of life. Madonna explores the intersection of sexuality and mortality, while The Sick Child remains a poignant reminder of the loss of his sister, Sophie. These pieces reflect a man trying to make sense of the shadows that followed him.

The Scream (1893)
Madonna (1894)
The Sick Child (about 1926)
Puberty (1894–95)

Later Years and Death

The later years of Munch's life were marked by a significant shift in his personal habits and his creative environment. Following a mental breakdown in 1908, he made the decision to give up heavy drinking. This period of change led him away from the turbulent social scenes of his youth. Instead, he spent his remaining years working in peace and privacy, finding a quiet space to continue his practice.

His output remained steady until the end of his life. By the time he passed away in 1944, he had amassed a collection of 1006 paintings. While the world around him faced the immense upheaval of World War II, the majority of his works survived the conflict, ensuring that his visual language would remain available for future generations to study and experience.

The Lasting Legacy and Influence

Munch's ability to confront the darker aspects of the human condition helped pave the way for German Expressionism. He was a pioneer of Expressionism, moving away from the polite rules of academic art to find a way to show the internal storms of the mind. By translating psychological distress into visual form, he changed how artists approached the canvas. His work became a cornerstone of the modernism movement, shifting the focus from what the eye sees to what the soul endures.

His presence is felt deeply within the history of Norwegian art. He helped define a national identity through his exploration of universal human experiences. The way he used color and distorted lines to communicate the tremors of existence left a mark that many artists followed. His influence reached far beyond the borders of Norway, affecting how the modern world perceives anxiety and isolation.

The Scream (1893)
Madonna (1894)
The Sick Child (about 1926)

Where to See the Works Today

To experience the breadth of his life's work, one must travel to Oslo, Norway. The Munch Museum is the primary guardian of his legacy, housing a vast collection that spans the full range of his artistic output. It is a place where the sheer scale of his production becomes clear, offering a deep look into the themes he explored throughout his years of painting and printmaking.

Other significant pieces are held in the city's other major institutions. The National Gallery in Oslo holds the 1893 tempera and crayon on cardboard version of The Scream. This specific piece offers a different texture and feeling compared to other versions. Additionally, the National Museum of Norway is home to a version of Madonna, allowing visitors to see how he approached the same subject through different lenses.

The Scream (1893) - National Gallery, Oslo
Madonna - National Museum of Norway

Questions & Answers

How do I find works by Edvard Munch on a specific theme?

Edvard Munch's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

Where are Edvard Munch's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Edvard Munch is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

Where can I see Edvard Munch's artworks in a 3D gallery?

Edvard Munch's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 12, 2026

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