Anxiety
- Artist
- Edvard Munch
- Date
- 1894 ; Oslo , Norway
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Munch Museum
"Anxiety" is a compelling genre painting created using oil on canvas. The artwork vividly captures raw emotion through expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Expressionism. Its haunting imagery and distorted figures evoke feelings of unease and inner turmoil, inviting viewers to confront the universal experience of anxiety. The artist’s use of bold colors and dynamic composition enhances the intense atmosphere, making the painting a visceral exploration of psychological distress rendered in a powerful, visceral style.
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