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Detroit Institute of Arts (Two People - The Lonely Ones) Poster /// Edvard Munch

1972

$750
£579.51
€669.96
CA$1,059.80
A$1,188.64
CHF 622.47
MX$14,443.15
NOK 7,904.36
SEK 7,493.89
DKK 5,000.92

About the Item

Artist: (after) Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) Title: "Detroit Institute of Arts (Two People - The Lonely Ones)" Year: 1972 Medium: Original Screenprint, Exhibition Poster on smooth wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Unknown, USA? Publisher: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI Framing: Recently framed in a contemporary oak moulding Framed size: 36.32" x 24.44" Sheet size: 35" x 23.19" Image size: 12.75" x 17.63" Condition: Heavy creasing throughout, mainly to right half-side of sheet. A few small tears and minor discoloration at edges. Scattered scuffmarks about image and some smudging of the screenprinted inks in margins. In otherwise fair condition with strong colors and presents nicely having been recently framed Very rare Notes: Provenance: one owner ever - private collection - Minneapolis, MN; acquired directly from the exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI in 1972. Printed in two colors: black and blue. Poster produced for a special exhibition of Munch's printmaking "Edvard Munch - The Graphic Work" at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI from May 3 - June 4, 1972. The image featured on this poster is a color variation of Munch's 1899 woodcut edition "Two People (The Lonely Ones)", (Woll No. 157, pages 163-165). This work is also referred to as "Two Human Beings (The Lonely Ones)". Munch was a prolific printmaker, and among all his roughly 750 published editions, another color variation of this particular work "Two People (The Lonely Ones)" was chosen and featured on the front cover of the official catalogue raisonne of graphic works by Munch authored by Gerd Woll from 2001, (shown in last photo for reference, the book is not included). GIA Gallery Poster Disclaimer: Not to be confused with thousands of contemporary inkjet/giclée/digital reproductions ignorantly or deliberately passed off as originals on the market today. The examples we offer here are the original period vintage (exhibition) posters, created and designed by, or under the supervision and authorization of the artist or their respective estate (posthumously), for various exhibitions and events in which they participated. If applicable, this poster is also fully documented within its respective artists' official catalogue raisonné of authentic graphic works, prints, and or posters. Biography: Edvard Munch (Norwegian: 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter. His 1893 work The Scream has become one of Western art's most acclaimed images. His childhood was overshadowed by illness, bereavement and the dread of inheriting a mental condition that ran in the family. Studying at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (today's Oslo), Munch began to live a bohemian life under the influence of the nihilist Hans Jæger, who urged him to paint his own emotional and psychological state ('soul painting'); from this emerged his distinctive style. Travel brought new influences and outlets. In Paris, he learned much from Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, especially their use of color. In Berlin, he met the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg, whom he painted, as he embarked on a major series of paintings he would later call "The Frieze of Life", depicting a series of deeply-felt themes such as love, anxiety, jealousy and betrayal, steeped in atmosphere. "The Scream" was conceived in Kristiania. According to Munch, he was out walking at sunset, when he 'heard the enormous, infinite scream of nature'. The painting's agonized face is widely identified with the angst of the modern person. Between 1893 and 1910, he made two painted versions and two in pastels, as well as a number of prints. One of the pastels would eventually command the fourth highest nominal price paid for a painting at auction. As his fame and wealth grew, his emotional state remained insecure. He briefly considered marriage, but could not commit himself. A mental breakdown in 1908 forced him to give up heavy drinking, and he was cheered by his increasing acceptance by the people of Kristiania and exposure in the city's museums. His later years were spent working in peace and privacy. Although his works were banned in Nazi-occupied Europe, most of them survived World War II, securing him a legacy.
  • Creation Year:
    1972
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.32 in (92.26 cm)Width: 24.44 in (62.08 cm)
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  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Edvard Munch (1863 - 1944, Norwegian)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Augustine, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU121214016492

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