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Premium Framed Print : Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
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Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu, 1919. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo
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Arkitektur Og Design Edvard 1863 1944 Edvard Munch Influenza Munch Nasjonalmuseet For Kunst Norway Oslo 1918 Influenza Pandemic Spanish Flu Symbolism
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu," painted by the renowned Norwegian Expressionist artist Edvard Munch in 1919, is a poignant and haunting depiction of the artist's personal experience with the global health crisis that was then sweeping across the world. The Spanish Flu pandemic, which began in 1918 and lasted until 1920, was one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history, infecting an estimated one-third of the world's population and killing an estimated 50 million people. In this oil on canvas painting, Munch portrays himself as a frail and sickly figure, his face pale and drawn, his eyes sunken and haunted, his body hunched over and weak. He is shown wearing a mask, a common precaution against the spread of the flu virus, and holding a handkerchief to his nose and mouth. The background is a swirl of dark, chaotic brushstrokes, reflecting the artist's inner turmoil and the chaos and uncertainty of the outside world. The painting is a powerful symbol of the human experience of the Spanish Flu pandemic, and a testament to the resilience and creativity of artists in the face of adversity. It is a reminder of the importance of public health and the need to take seriously the threats posed by infectious diseases, and a reminder of the power of art to capture and convey the complex emotions and experiences of historical events. Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu is currently housed in the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design in Oslo, Norway, and is a valuable addition to the museum's collection of fine art images and symbols of Norwegian cultural heritage.
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