Madonna by Edvard Munch. A woman with long black hair and a red halo is depicted from the waist up against a swirling, dark background of blue and red tones.
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Madonna

Edvard Munch

1894 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Expressionist masterpiece capturing a moment of profound spiritual or sensual intensity.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Aged gold

About the piece

Edvard Munch’s 'Madonna' is one of the most significant works of the late 19th-century Symbolist movement. This 1894 composition uses swirling, rhythmic brushwork and a haunting color palette to explore themes of life and transition, centered around the ethereal figure of a woman with a glowing red halo.

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