Birgitte III 1930 - 1931

Curator: Edvard Munch's "Birgitte III", residing here at the Harvard Art Museums, captures its subject in a flurry of line and tone. It feels haunted, doesn't it? Editor: Yes, absolutely, as if the subject is emerging from a rainstorm or a fading memory. It strikes me as a very vulnerable portrayal. Curator: Munch certainly knew how to stir up a feeling. He was always so connected to his emotions; it's as though he etched that sensitivity directly into the plate, letting the world see what it felt like to feel. Editor: And what's so powerful about Munch is how he presents raw emotions and the human condition to the public. It serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of existence and the profound depth of human experiences. Curator: I think that sums it up beautifully. It's a piece that whispers volumes. Editor: It really does, a testament to the power of expressive printmaking.