Nurse with a Boy/The Mother and the Crying Child 1902

"Nurse with a Boy/The Mother and the Crying Child" is an etching on paper created by Edvard Munch in 1902. The work depicts a woman, possibly a nurse or mother, holding a crying child. This print is characteristic of Munch's style, which is often described as expressionistic, with bold lines and dark tones. This piece, along with other works by Munch, explores themes of anxiety, death, and isolation, and often features a sense of psychological tension, reflecting the artist's own struggles with these ideas. "Nurse with a Boy/The Mother and the Crying Child" is a poignant example of Munch's exploration of the human condition, particularly in its depiction of the vulnerability and emotional intensity of childhood.