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The Sun
Edvard Munch Plagued throughout his childhood with illness and loss, Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944) is known for paintings which attempt to illustrate the human psyche. His works often express bleakness, melancholy, anxiety and torment (The Scream). After recovering from a mental breakdown in 1909, his works, including The Sun, became more colorful and optimistic. …