Consolation 1894

Edvard Munch's "Consolation" (1894) is a poignant print that captures the raw emotion of grief and comfort. Created in the artist's signature Symbolist style, the work depicts two figures, a woman with her head in her hands, being embraced by a shadowy figure, representing a comforting presence in the midst of sorrow. The work's stark black and white palette and the figures' contorted forms contribute to the overall sense of anguish and solace, highlighting Munch's exploration of the human condition and its complexities.