The Vampire II 1895 - 1902

"The Vampire II" is a lithograph created by Edvard Munch in 1895–1902. The work depicts a woman with long red hair, seemingly slumped or collapsing onto a dark background. This iconic image is a key example of Munch's expressionist style and often explored themes of anxiety and mortality. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this notable print, one of many in the series exploring the complex and often dark undercurrents of human emotions. The print is small, measuring 408 × 571 mm (plate) and 618 × 700 mm (sheet), making it a powerful and intimate work of art.