Edvard Munch Portraits Exhibition in London: Beyond 'The Scream'

Edvard Munch's Portraiture Practice

• 🎨 Edvard Munch painted hundreds of portraits, viewing them as fundamental to his artistic practice.
• 🧠 His goal was to go beyond surface appearance to probe the inner psychology and motivations of individuals.
• 🎭 Munch aimed to "go behind the mask" to expose the naked soul of his subjects.

Exhibition Highlights and Themes

• 🖼️ The London exhibition features approximately 45 works by Munch.
• 👥 These include depictions of himself, family, friends, and collectors, as well as commissioned pieces.
• 💡 The exhibition aims to show that Munch was more than just the artist who painted 'The Scream'.

Understanding Munch's Complexity

• 📱 The popular perception of Munch as solely a