Sun Rays
1927-1929
Long before abstract expressionism took the art world by storm, Edvard Munch was already slashing bold, energetic lines across his canvases in his later years. Created between 1927 and 1929, Sun Rays features a striking, jagged red streak cutting diagonally through a wash of sweeping blue gestures on a warm, aged beige background. Though famous for the anguished faces of The Scream, this piece shows a master artist embracing a looser, almost symbolic abstraction as his eyesight began to fail. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how one of history's most intense painters found new ways to capture light and energy when traditional details became difficult.
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