Bjørnen 1908

"Bjørnen," meaning "The Bear" in Norwegian, is a 1908 lithograph by Edvard Munch. The artwork depicts two figures, both naked, with one figure kneeling and embracing what appears to be a large, bear-like creature. This unsettling image, rendered in stark black and white, is characteristic of Munch's expressionist style, which aimed to capture the raw emotions and anxieties of the human condition. The work is believed to explore themes of fear, loneliness, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world.