Omega and the Flower 1908 - 1909

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

drawing

light pencil work

childish illustration

shading to add clarity

lithograph

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

paper

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

"Omega and the Flower" is a lithograph by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, dating back to 1908-1909. The piece, which depicts a solitary female figure kneeling with her face hidden by a small sprig of flowers, embodies the themes of isolation, anxiety, and mortality that permeate much of Munch's work. The minimalist style and stark lines further emphasize the figure's emotional vulnerability, contributing to the overall sense of melancholic introspection. The print is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.