Elderly Woman in Hospital 1981

"Elderly Woman in Hospital" is a 1981 lithograph by Edvard Munch, one of the leading figures of Expressionism. The artwork depicts a naked elderly woman with three blurred figures in the background, suggesting the presence of other patients or staff. The stark black and white lines and the melancholic subject matter are characteristic of Munch's style, reflecting his interest in the human condition and the anxieties of modern life. The artwork evokes a sense of vulnerability, loneliness, and the fragility of life. This print is an example of Munch's exploration of themes of illness, isolation, and mortality that would become central to his artistic output.