Self-Portrait I 1896

"Self-Portrait I," a haunting black and white lithograph by Edvard Munch, created in 1896, depicts the artist's own face in stark contrast to the dark background. The artist's sharp features, including a prominent nose, intense eyes, and a thin mustache, are rendered with a rough and expressive line, reflecting Munch's anxieties about mortality and the human condition. The inclusion of a skeletal arm at the bottom of the composition further reinforces these themes, making the piece an iconic example of Expressionism.