Ashes 1895

"Ashes" (1895) by Edvard Munch depicts a woman in a white dress, her head thrown back and her hands covering her ears, standing in a dark forest. The painting's vivid colors, expressive brushstrokes, and emotionally charged subject matter are characteristic of Munch's style and the Symbolist movement. The woman's anguished expression and the eerie atmosphere of the forest suggest a sense of isolation and despair, reflecting the artist's own struggles with mental illness and the anxieties of modern life. This piece is a powerful example of Munch's ability to capture the raw emotions and psychological states of his subjects.