Melancholy by Edvard Munch. A man in the lower right foreground rests his head on his hand, looking down in contemplation against a dark, rocky shoreline and a twilight sky.

Melancholy

Edvard Munch

1892 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Symbolist masterpiece by Edvard Munch, capturing a profound moment of reflection on a desolate Nordic coast.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1892, Edvard Munch's 'Melancholy' is a quintessential example of early Expressionism and Symbolism. The work depicts a brooding figure on the shore of Åsgårdstrand, where the undulating, rhythmic lines of the coastline and the somber blue-grey palette serve as a powerful visual metaphor for the subject's internal emotional state.

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