The Sphynx Woman in Three Stages 1980

Edvard Munch’s 1980 lithograph, "The Sphynx Woman in Three Stages," explores the transformation of a woman through three distinct figures. The central figure, nude, is in the prime of her life, while the figure on the left is cloaked in darkness, representing her youthful stage. The third figure, on the right, is shrouded in light, symbolizing old age. The bold lines and expressive brushstrokes of this artwork contribute to its striking and symbolic nature.