The Sick Child by Edvard Munch. A red-haired girl sits propped up in a bed while an older woman beside her bows her head in grief.

The Sick Child

Edvard Munch

1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic and emotionally profound masterpiece by Edvard Munch, capturing a somber moment of quiet vulnerability.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with quiet composure with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Reads best with enough surrounding space
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1885, 'The Sick Child' is one of Edvard Munch's most significant works, inspired by the artist's personal memories of his sister. The painting is renowned for its revolutionary technique; Munch scratched and layered the oil paint to create a raw, textured surface that mirrors the emotional distress and the ephemeral nature of the scene.