Untitled 28 

Edvard Munch created this unnamed work with crayon on paper at an unknown date. Munch, who lived through immense social change, frequently reflected his emotional and psychological struggles through art. Although this piece is unnamed and undated, the figures and forms within this composition convey a sense of alienation and disquiet, feelings for which Munch is well known. The use of color and line to imply form, rather than define it, further enhances the dream-like, uneasy feeling of the piece. The figures in their varied attire could be read as representative of the diverse social strata of late 19th and early 20th century Europe. Munch developed alternative narratives through abstraction that moved away from traditional representation. Instead, he focused on conveying emotional and psychological states. He captures the spirit of a society in transition, marked by both promise and uncertainty. This piece leaves us to ponder the silent anxieties present in crowds.