Funeral March
1986
Edvard Munch transforms a somber procession into a nightmarish vision of death in this striking print. A giant, black coffin dominates the center, seemingly melting or dripping down a hill like a dark, suffocating waterfall that crushes ghostly figures and grinning skulls at its base. The winding river and tiny church in the peaceful background contrast sharply with the overwhelming weight of grief in the foreground. Munch, famous for 'The Scream,' frequently explored themes of anxiety and mortality, and this piece perfectly captures the feeling of being completely swallowed by loss.
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