Morning β A masterpiece of light and form, showing his mastery of naturalism before his style began to shift. 1885β1891: The Radical Shift
Exposure to the bohemian circles of Kristiania and the works of French Impressionists led Munch to experiment with color and emotional value. Edvard Munch: Chronology of Paintings 1880-1905
Night in Saint-Cloud β A moody, blue-toned interior that signals the beginning of his mature, symbolic style. Edvard Munch timeline - Munchmuseet Morning β A masterpiece of light and form,
Spring β A larger, more modeled take on the theme of illness, which helped him secure a state scholarship to study in Paris. Edvard Munch timeline - Munchmuseet Spring β A
Munch began his career studying at the in Kristiania (now Oslo). His early works were heavily influenced by his mentor, Christian Krohg , and adhered to a naturalistic style.
The Sick Child β Widely considered his first "great" work, it broke from academic tradition by focusing on the memory of his sister Sophieβs death.