Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu by Edvard Munch. An expressive self-portrait of a weary man seated in a yellow wicker chair, wrapped in a heavy dark blanket against a warm, ochre-toned wall.

Self-Portrait with the Spanish Flu

Edvard Munch

1919 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A haunting Expressionist self-portrait by Edvard Munch, capturing a moment of profound physical and existential vulnerability through bold, vibrant brushstrokes.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Charcoal black, Burnished orange, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1919, this significant work depicts Edvard Munch during his recovery from the Spanish Flu. A masterclass in Expressionism, the piece utilizes a high-contrast palette of warm oranges and sickly greens to convey the psychological and physical toll of the pandemic. The raw, visible brushwork and the artist's gaunt, weary expression create a compelling narrative of endurance that is typical of Munch's evocative later period.

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