The Flower of Pain is a perfect reflection of Munch's philosophy. It portrays a man, stuck in the ground, bleeding from his heart - his escaping blood waters a flourishing flower. Munch felt his personal pain was necessary for his art. “The flower of pain” is growing in the left of the picture; the ultimate symbol of the artist’s creative force gained through suffering and anguish. This flower is often featured in Munch’s work depicting the inner life of the modern individual.
The Flower of Pain
drawing • 50 x 43 cm
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Edvard Munch
1897