Edvard Munch Stories: Mermaids in the Moonlight

In 1893, painters such as August Jerndorff, Harald Solberg, Jacob Sømme and of course, Edvard Munch became intrigued by mystical creatures with long hair and fishtails. ⁠Edvard Munch Stories tells you why.

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Edvard Munch Stories

Edvard Munch Stories: Hidden Clues in Munch's art: Hands
Have you noticed the lack of hands and fingers in Edvard Munch’s motifs?
Edvard Munch Stories: Spring has Arrived
Throughout his career, Munch captured the spring from a variety of viewpoints.
Edvard Munch Stories: One Night in Berlin
Join Munch’s favourite hangout spot in Berlin, ”The Black Piglet”.⁠
Edvard Munch Stories: Outrage, Scandal and Consternation
This episode of Edvard Munch Stories is all about Munch’s breakthrough in Berlin.
Edvard Munch Stories: Apples of Munch's Eye
Why Munch became obsessed with painting apples?⁠
Edvard Munch Stories: Who was Sultan Abdul Karem?
Are you familiar with Sultan Abdul Karem?
Edvard Munch Stories: Mermaids in the Moonlight
Dive into the enchanting depths of history with the tale of the Scandinavian mermaid!
Edvard Munch Stories: Wow, look at Munch's body
Stay in shape like Edvard Munch⁠!
Edvard Munch Stories: Why so many Nudes?
Why did he paint so many nudes?
Edvard Munch Stories: The Man and The Myth
A quiet, observant artist? Or an outgoing bohemian, a rock star in his time?
Edvard Munch Stories: Jealousy
A closer look at how Munch depicts jeaolousy.
Edvard Munch Stories: Portraits part 1
Let's take a closer look at Munch's portraits and self-portraits.
Edvard Munch Stories: Portraits part 2
A further exploration of Munch's portraits and self-portraits.
Edvard Munch Stories: Hidden Clues in Munch's art: The Heart
Have you noticed the heart as a recurring symbolic motif in Munch's art?
Edvard Munch Stories: Hidden Clues in Munch's art: Hair
Did you know that Munch had his own personal set of symbols?
Edvard Munch Stories: A Valentine Card
Here we take a closer look at Munch's turbulent relationship with Tulla Larsen.
Edvard Munch Stories: On Munch's Plate
This time Munch's eating habits are on the agenda.
Edvard Munch Stories: Unseen Munch Painting Discovered
What kind of secrets did Edvard Munch hide away in his safe at Ekely?
Edvard Munch Stories: Christmas Special
Did you know that Edvard Munch also added his artistic touch to Christmas postcards?
Edvard Munch Stories: Healthy Eating with Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch became a vegetarian late in his life, but did he always practice what he preached?

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