Self-Portrait with Cod's Head

Self-Portrait with Cod's Head by Edvard Munch
Artist
Edvard Munch
Date
1940
Style
Expressionism
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Munch Museum
"Self-Portrait with Cod's Head" is a striking self-portrait painted in oil that exemplifies qualities of Expressionism. The artist vividly captures intense emotion through bold brushstrokes and distorted features, characteristic of early 20th-century modernism. The canvas serves as a textured backdrop for this provocative work, where the strange inclusion of a cod's head adds surreal and unsettling elements. Overall, the painting reflects a raw, personal exploration of identity and inner turmoil, making it a compelling example of expressive portraiture.

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