Self-Portrait During the Eye Disease I
- Artist
- Edvard Munch
- Date
- 1930
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Munch Museum
"Self-Portrait During the Eye Disease I" is a compelling genre painting that captures the artist's personal struggle with a serious eye ailment. Painted in oil on canvas, the work exemplifies Expressionism through bold brushstrokes and intense emotional expression. The distorted features and vivid colors convey the artist's physical and psychological pain, inviting viewers to explore themes of vulnerability and self-examination. This self-portrait not only documents a critical moment in the artist's life but also exemplifies innovative approaches to self-representation within the framework of modern art.
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