The Suicide 1896

Edvard Munch's "The Suicide" (1896) is a powerful etching that captures the raw emotions of loss and despair. The composition is stark and simple, with the figure of a fallen man on the left contrasted with three figures walking away on the right. The man's hat lies beside him, symbolizing his abandonment. The figures' elongated shadows and the overall sense of isolation contribute to the melancholic mood. This work, characteristic of Munch's Expressionist style, explores the darker side of human experience.