Self-Portrait with Cigarette 1895

Edvard Munch's "Self-Portrait with Cigarette" (1895) is a powerful and haunting self-portrait, typical of the artist's Expressionist style. The work depicts Munch holding a cigarette with a contemplative gaze, his face partially obscured by a plume of smoke. The use of dark, swirling brushstrokes creates a sense of unease and introspection, reflecting the artist's own internal struggles and anxieties. The painting exemplifies Munch's fascination with themes of mortality, isolation, and the psychological state of the individual.