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Self-Portrait "à la Marat", 1908. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944). Self-Portrait "à la Marat", 1908. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
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Self-Portrait "à la Marat", 1908. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944). Self-Portrait "à la Marat", 1908. Creator: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Self-Portrait "a la Marat", 1908. Found in the collection of the Munch Museum, Oslo
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Edvard 1863 1944 Edvard Munch Munch Munch Museum Norway Oslo Silver Gelatin Photography
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Self-Portrait 'à la Marat' by Edvard Munch, created in 1908, is a captivating and thought-provoking self-depiction by the renowned Norwegian Expressionist artist. This iconic work, found in the collection of the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, is a testament to Munch's mastery of the medium and his deep introspection. Munch's Self-Portrait 'à la Marat' is a reference to the famous painting by Jacques-Louis David, 'The Death of Marat,' which depicted the assassinated French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat lying in his bath. Munch's interpretation, however, is a deeply personal and introspective exploration of his own psyche. The artist is depicted reclining in a bathtub, his face contorted in anguish and his body bathed in a pool of red light, symbolizing both blood and passion. The use of chiaroscuro and the distorted, elongated forms are characteristic of Munch's Expressionist style, which sought to convey the inner emotions and turmoil of the human experience. The Self-Portrait 'à la Marat' is a silver gelatin photograph, a technique that allowed Munch to capture the intricacies of tone and texture in his image. The photograph's grainy texture and the expressive, almost theatrical quality of the image add to its haunting and evocative power. This self-portrait is a powerful and enduring work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers, offering a glimpse into the complex and turbulent mind of one of Norway's greatest artists.
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