Edvard Munch Ashes 1925 Expressionist Masterpiece Art Print

A heavy, suffocating silence hangs within the dark vertical lines of the forest, where a solitary woman stands with her hands pressed against her head. In this print, the vibrant, burning red of her undergarment contrasts sharply against the stark white of her gown, drawing the eye to the center of her internal conflict.

About Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) was the Norwegian painter behind The Scream, one of the most recognised images in art. He was a pioneer of Expressionism and also made many woodcuts and lithographs. Groups such as Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter shaped Expressionism before the First World War. The original dates from 1925.

Styling this Edvard Munch print

This Edvard Munch print pairs a vibrant atmosphere with a red palette that is easy to build a room around. In a study or living room, “Ashes” works as a 24×36″ statement piece above a console, or at 12×18″ to 16×20″ in a hallway or gallery wall. The red palette of “Ashes” stands out against warm neutrals and charcoal; finish it with a thin white or oak frame.

At a glance

• Type: Edvard Munch print
• Artist: Edvard Munch
• Year: 1925
• Style: Expressionism
• Colours: red
• Mood: vibrant, minimalist
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Edvard Munch Posters, Expressionist Art Prints