Official reproduction of Edvard Munch's work Madonna, (1894) from MUNCH's collection.
The Madonna image is a recurring theme in visual art, with Western art history filled with paintings bearing this title. These works often depict the Virgin Mary, usually holding the infant Jesus in her arms or on her lap. Renowned artists like Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Raphael all created their own versions of the mother of Jesus, painting their interpretations of the Madonna. Edvard Munch’s Madonna, however, marks a radical shift from previous representations. In his work, the figure is not a young virgin, but rather a woman who fully embraces eroticism, equal to men. Munch described the image as "‘woman in a state of surrender – where she acquires the afflicted beauty of a Madonna."
There are five painted versions of Madonna, and in at least one of them, Munch initially included a wooden frame adorned with sperm and a fetus. This provocative frame was met with disapproval by several of Munch’s contemporaries, likely prompting him to replace it with a more conventional one. However, the original frame persisted in Munch’s print version of Madonna, where it transformed into a decorative border that became a key element of the central image. This approach allowed Munch to conceal the frame for more conservative viewers while keeping it intact for those with more avant-garde tastes.
About the original:
- Painted with consistently thin strokes that allows the white ground to shine through in many areas. In the top layer the paint has also been sprayed onto the canvas. The painting was stolen from the Munchmuseum on August 22, 2004, and returned on September 1, 2006.
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Title:
Madonna - Date: 1894
- Classification: Paintings
- Material/technique: Oil on canvas
- Inscribed : E Munch
- Owner / Collection: Munchmuseet
About our prints
Quality
Matte Paper Poster:
- Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
- Paper Weight: 200 gsm, durable and long-lasting.
- Environmental Impact: FSC-certified or equivalent paper, supporting sustainable practices.
- Our heavy-weight, white, premium matte paper has a natural, smooth uncoated finish that feels luxurious to the touch.
Framed Matte Paper Poster:
- Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
- Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
- Frame Measurements: 20-25mm thick, 10-14mm wide.
- Paper Weight: 200 gsm, thickness: 0.22 mm.
- Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
- Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
- Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
Framed Canvas:
- Canvas Material: FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).
- Frame Colors: Black, Natural Wood, Dark Brown.
- Sustainable Wood: FSC-certified or locally sourced poplar or pine.
- High-Quality Printing: Long-lasting, vibrant colors.
- Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.
- Frame Dimensions: The width (the front of the frame) is 9 to 14 mm wide, with a thickness of 32 mm. A 12 mm gap between the canvas and frame ensures a snug fit.
Printing
Printing and framing is done by our print partner at a printing facility close to the customer. Because all posters are made to order, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Shipping
We are currently shipping to The EU and Norway.
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Our selection
This is the only place you will find reproductions approved by the MUNCH Museum. Many of the works offered through this store are exclusive and not available anywhere else.
We regularly introduce new motifs from our vast collection. If you’ve fallen in love with a specific artwork and would like a reproduction, feel free to contact us, and we will gladly make it available for you.
