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Edvard Munch (b. Løten, Hedmark 1863, d. Ekely 1944)

“Den skutte hjort stanger” (The Shot Stag is Butting), 1910. Unsigned. Numbered 160/200. Lithograph. Sheet size 34×31.5 cm. Unframed.

Similar work can be found in Munch Museum's collection, inventory number MM.G.00479.

Literature: Gerd Woll: “”Jeg skal male dere fanden på veggen!“ Satiriske karikaturer over reelle og innbilte fiender”, Munch på papir Tegning – grafikk – akvarell, exhibition catalogue from Munch Museet 2.11.2013–02.03.2014, Oslo 2013, p. 192–207.

In mentioned literature, following work can be read on page 195–205:

(Translated) “Throughout a long life, it not infrequently, happened that Munch – rightly or wrongly – felt misunderstood, persecuted, and harassed. At times, his sense of being a victim of others' malice became so strong that it approached pure persecution mania. To cope with these issues, he did as he so often did, he transformed the situations into pictures, into art. ... In 1910, Munch published a series of lithographs, all revolving around episodes where he perceived himself as unfairly treated. Collectively, these lithographs are called ”The Story of Suffering."

Many of the other caricatures in “The Story of Suffering” involve physical harm and death, but in one of them, the victim speaks out: “The shot deer strikes back!”"

Condition

Original condition.

Additional Remarks

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Auction

Modern art and design, 30 January 2024

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Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold