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The Smell of Death, 1915. Creator: Edvard Munch
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The Smell of Death, 1915. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Smell of Death, 1915
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Action Burgundy Cream Cream Colour Deathbed Doorway Edvard Munch Entering Expressionism Expressionist Floorboards Four People Munch Edvard Norway Norwegian Perspective Reaction Smell Smelling Unpleasant Visitor Woodcut On Paper Artistic Movement
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The Smell of Death, 1915" by Edvard Munch captures a haunting scene that evokes a sense of unease and discomfort. In this black and white woodcut print, four people are depicted in a room with a deathbed, their faces contorted in reaction to the unpleasant smell permeating the space. The artist's use of perspective draws the viewer into the scene, as if they too are entering the room and experiencing the overwhelming odor.
Munch's expressionist style is evident in the way he conveys emotion through exaggerated facial expressions and body language. The female figure at the forefront appears particularly affected by the smell, her hand covering her nose as she recoils from the source. Meanwhile, two men stand behind her, their faces twisted in disgust or perhaps fear.
The composition is simple yet powerful, with attention to detail such as the worn floorboards and open doorway adding to the overall atmosphere of decay and mortality. Through this work, Munch invites us to confront our own mortality and contemplate our reactions to death and its accompanying smells.
This print serves as a reminder of both life's fragility and our shared human experience of facing death. It is a testament to Munch's skill as an artist in capturing raw emotion and challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about existence.
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