From Vestre Aker
1881
Before he became the king of existential angst with 'The Scream,' a young Edvard Munch was busy capturing the quiet, everyday life of Norway. Signed and dated in the corner to March 1881, this early landscape shows a dusty road winding past a humble wooden cabin, with a woman strolling by and a man resting on a rocky outcrop. It’s a surprisingly peaceful scene from an artist who would soon dive deep into the turbulent waters of human emotion and Symbolism. Seeing this serene, naturalistic side of Munch offers a fascinating glimpse into his artistic roots before the world knew him for his screaming figures.
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