The Sick Child I

"The Sick Child I" by Edvard Munch, printed by Auguste Clot, is a poignant depiction of Munch's sister, Johanne Sophie, who died of tuberculosis at a young age, reflecting the artist's personal grief and exploration of illness and mortality. This work is part of a series that Munch revisited multiple times, emphasizing its significance in his oeuvre and its emotional resonance.

"The Sick Child I" by Edvard Munch, printed by Auguste Clot, employs a transfer lithograph technique using pale blue and black ink on ivory wove paper, capturing a poignant scene with expressive, loose lines and a somber palette. The composition features a young girl reclining, her delicate form rendered with a sense of fragility, while the surrounding space is imbued with a melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of Munch's exploration of human emotion and existential themes.