{"product_id":"edvard-munch-madonna-1894-norwegian-art-poster","title":"Edvard Munch: Madonna (1894) | Norwegian Art Poster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn expressive art poster featuring Edvard Munch’s \u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e from 1894. With closed eyes, flowing black hair and a deep red halo, the female figure moves between sensual presence and religious symbolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted locally on heavyweight matte paper, as close to you as possible. Typical delivery time: 2–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Edvard Munch’s most discussed motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted in 1894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal version from The National Museum in Oslo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolist treatment of love, sexuality and mortality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 200 gsm premium matte paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA figure between lover and saint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woman arches her back with one arm behind her head and the other behind her body. Her eyes are closed, and the dark lines surrounding her seem to move in waves. The pose carries a feeling of surrender, while the red shape around her head recalls the halo of a religious Madonna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunch replaced the traditional golden halo with a blood-red one. The title therefore creates an immediate tension between the sacred associations of the Virgin Mary and the sensuality of the nude figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLove, sexuality and death\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e emerged from Munch’s work with subjects later gathered under the title \u003cem\u003eThe Frieze of Life\u003c\/em\u003e. The series explored fundamental human experiences such as attraction, jealousy, anxiety, separation and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting connects creation and mortality. The woman can be read as a lover, a mother or an idealised religious figure. Munch leaves these interpretations open, allowing contradictory associations to remain active within the same image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The woman in a state of abandon acquires the painful beauty of a Madonna.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003eEdvard Munch, note from 1894–1895. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonalmuseet.no\/en\/collection\/object\/NG.M.00841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe National Museum of Norway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive painted versions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1894 and 1897, Munch painted five versions of \u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e. Their presentation and dimensions are closely related, and none of the surviving paintings carries a date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe version reproduced on this poster belongs to The National Museum in Oslo. Recent technical research identifies it as the first of the five painted versions, although it was previously regarded as the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe controversial frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunch originally placed at least one painted version in a wooden frame decorated with sperm cells and a foetus. The frame appears to have offended some contemporary viewers and was soon replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe preserved the idea in his lithographic version of \u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e, where the sperm cells and foetus became part of the printed border. This made the connection between sexuality, conception and death more explicit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Berlin circle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Munch developed the motif, he belonged to an international circle that met at the Berlin café Zum Schwarzen Ferkel. Its members included August Strindberg, Stanisław Przybyszewski and Dagny Juel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group discussed art, sexuality and the changing relationship between men and women. These themes also shaped several of Munch’s central paintings from the 1890s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Edvard Munch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdvard Munch was born in Løten in 1863 and became one of the most influential artists of modern European art. His paintings and prints examine emotional states through simplified forms, restless lines and colours chosen for their psychological effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the same fertile period as \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/edvard-munch-the-scream-poster-premium-quality-art-print\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Scream\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVampire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnxiety\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Day After\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtist\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdvard Munch (1863–1944)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlternative title\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmorous Woman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1894\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOriginal dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90.5 × 70.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale nude with a red halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Frieze of Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe National Museum, Oslo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNG.M.00841\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcquisition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGift from Olaf Schou, 1909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 × 40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 × 16″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 × 20″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 × 28″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 100 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 × 40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA powerful Munch motif for your wall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep black hair, pale skin and intense red halo give the poster a strong graphic presence. It works well as a single focal point in a living room, bedroom or study and can also become part of a gallery wall devoted to modern or Scandinavian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more works in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/norway\"\u003eNorwegian art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Munch’s Madonna depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depicts a nude woman with closed eyes and a red halo. Munch combines sensual, religious and existential associations in the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many painted versions exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMunch painted five versions of \u003cem\u003eMadonna\u003c\/em\u003e between 1894 and 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich version is reproduced on this poster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster reproduces the 1894 version in The National Museum in Oslo, currently considered the first painted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWas Madonna part of The Frieze of Life?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Munch included the motif in the group of works that developed into \u003cem\u003eThe Frieze of Life\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper is the poster printed on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on heavyweight 200 gsm quality paper with a matte, non-reflective surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a frame included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The frame is not included, allowing you to choose one that suits the poster and your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hygge by Scandinavia","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″","offer_id":56176623190403,"sku":"23a95cf6-a41d-4a7b-a808-f6ebaf115463","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x50 cm \/ 16x20″","offer_id":56176623223171,"sku":"afc2684b-a455-4450-aed8-dec0ebdd5a92","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″","offer_id":56176623255939,"sku":"5f27c1de-9ff4-40bb-87ea-2af8b483d173","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x100 cm \/ 28x40″","offer_id":56176623288707,"sku":"8540b7f8-526f-4f2b-8fa3-1a46aa2c8b90","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/8640\/8323\/files\/edvard-munch-madonna-1894-national-museum-oslo-norwegian-art-print.webp?v=1780299246","url":"https:\/\/hyggebyscandinavia.com\/en-eu\/products\/edvard-munch-madonna-1894-norwegian-art-poster","provider":"Hygge By Scandinavia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}