Alpha and Omega 1908 - 1909

drawing, lithograph, print, paper

drawing

light pencil work

ink drawing

lithograph

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

paper

organic drawing style

linocut print

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

Edvard Munch’s “Alpha and Omega” (1908-1909), a lithograph on paper, depicts a woman standing over a man lying on the ground. The woman’s long hair drapes down her back as she appears to look down upon the man. Munch, known for his expressive lines and intense imagery, explores themes of life and death in this piece, echoing his signature style that would go on to influence the Expressionist movement. The artwork is currently held at The Art Institute of Chicago.