Edvard Munch – Madonna

Edvard Munch (after) – Madonna (1894–1895) – offset lithograph 

This offset lithograph, based on Edvard Munch’s famous work ‘Madonna’ from 1894–1895, depicts one of the most striking portrayals of women in Symbolism and early modern art. The enigmatic depiction of a woman with her eyes closed, flowing dark hair and an almost dreamlike aura combines sensuality, vulnerability and spirituality. The motif is one of the Norwegian artist’s best-known compositions and captivates with its extraordinary emotional intensity.

In contrast to the traditional religious depiction of the Madonna, Edvard Munch presents a woman whose expression seems to hover between devotion, inner contemplation and existential tension. Her closed eyes and gently tilted head lend the figure an intimate, almost meditative presence. Dark contours and flowing lines surround the body, enhancing the painting’s mysterious atmosphere.

The composition is characterised by an expressive colour scheme featuring muted ochre, black and warm golden tones. The soft transitions and dark outlines lend the motif a particular depth. Munch’s characteristic visual language combines the decorative elements of Symbolism with the psychological intensity that later came to define Expressionism.

This print was produced as an offset lithograph on heavy, textured, matt paper. The paper has a stated grammage of approximately 300 g/m² and gives the sheet a high-quality, textured feel. The textured surface enhances the painterly effect of the motif and emphasises its character as a decorative art print.

The sheet bears a signature reproduced from the printing plate and is stamped on the reverse. It is a later reproduction based on the original work by Edvard Munch, not an original print signed by the artist himself or produced during his lifetime. It is dated to the period between 2010 and 2020.

Measuring 58 × 43 cm, the art print has an attractive format for individual framing. The work is in an excellent state of preservation and, according to the information available, has neither been framed nor exhibited. The combination of an art-historically significant motif, high-quality paper and an expressive design makes this print an attractive piece for lovers of Symbolism, Expressionism and classic modern art.

Product details

• Artist of the original work: Edvard Munch (1863–1944)
• Artist credit: After Edvard Munch
• Title: Madonna
• Date of the original motif: 1894–1895
• Product type: Art print 
• Technique: Offset lithography 
• Material: Heavy, textured matt paper
• Paper weight: Approx. 300 g/m²
• Signature: Reproduced on the printing plate
• Hand-signed: No
• Reverse: Stamped
• Period of production: Presumably 2010–2020
• Country of origin: Germany
• Style: Symbolism / Early Expressionism
• Colour scheme: Ochre, black, warm golds and muted natural tones
• Dimensions (H × W × D): Approx. 58 × 43 cm, paper thickness not specified
• Framing: Unframed
• Condition: Excellent – never framed
• Contents: One unframed art print based on a work by Edvard Munch
• Special features: Textured art print paper, printed signature and stamp on the reverse

About Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was a Norwegian painter and printmaker and is regarded as one of the most important pioneers of modern art. His works explore in depth the fundamental human experiences of love, fear, loneliness, longing and death. With his expressive style and the psychological depth of his depictions, he had a decisive influence on the development of European Expressionism.

His best-known works include ‘The Scream’, ‘Madonna’, ‘Vampire’ and ‘The Kiss’. Particularly characteristic are the flowing lines, the symbolic use of colour and the emotional expressiveness of his figures. Munch was less interested in a lifelike depiction of the visible world than in portraying inner feelings and states of mind.

The ‘Madonna’, painted between 1894 and 1895, is one of his most significant works. It combines traditional religious imagery with a modern, psychologically complex portrayal of femininity and sensuality. As part of Munch’s artistic exploration of love, life and death, the work occupies a central position within his oeuvre.