Alma Mater, Standing Child
1914-15
Edvard Munch trades his usual existential dread for a burst of chaotic color in this vibrant sketch of a standing child. With wild yellow hair and flushed red cheeks, the figure practically glows against a backdrop of sweeping green and blue brushstrokes. Created during his later years, this piece shows the artist moving away from dark masterpieces like The Scream into a looser, more expressive style. The energetic, almost unfinished strokes make the figure feel alive and constantly shifting, capturing a fleeting moment of pure, youthful energy.
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