The Sun
1910-12
Edvard Munch, the master of existential dread, surprised everyone with this radiant, explosive sunburst created for the University of Oslo's assembly hall. Instead of angst, the canvas bursts with life-giving energy, its thick, colorful rays shooting across the landscape like a cosmic explosion. The commission was highly controversial at the time, with critics initially rejecting the bold, raw style, but it eventually became a beloved Norwegian symbol of light and knowledge. It stands as proof that Munch could paint joy and vitality just as powerfully as he painted despair.
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