Self-Portrait 1882

Edvard Munch's 1882 "Self-Portrait" is a captivating depiction of the artist as a young man. This oil painting, housed at the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, showcases a close-up view of Munch's face, rendered with striking detail. The dark background emphasizes the artist's pale complexion and intense gaze, hinting at a sense of introspection and perhaps even anxiety, a theme that would become central to Munch's later works. The brushstrokes, while seemingly simple, capture the nuances of the artist's features, creating a powerful and intimate portrait.