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Edvard Munch

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  • Munch's Birth

    Munch's Birth
    Edvard Munch was born in Löten Norway.
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    Edvard Munch

  • 1864

    1864
    He moves to Oslo with his family.

  • 1868

    Edvard's mother dies of tuberculosis when he is only five.

  • 1877

    Edvard's sister, Sophie, dies of tuberculosis.

  • 1879

    He enters a Technical College.

  • 1880

    He leaves the Technical College after his interest in art outshadowed his interest in engineering.

  • 1881

    He enrolled at the Royal School of Art and Design.

  • 1882

    Edvard rents a studio with six other artists.

  • 1885

    1885
    Munch received a scholarship. Travelled to Paris where he stayed three weeks and spent the summer at Borre. After his return to Oslo his work became known.

  • 1889

    1889
    He lived in France funded by scholarships.

  • 1892

    He returns to Oslo.

  • Evening on Karl Johan

    Evening on Karl Johan
    Munch painted "Evening on Karl Johan"

  • The Scream

    The Scream
    Munch painted "The Scream"

  • Ashes

    Ashes
    Munch painted "Ashes"

  • 1908

    Munch suffered a panick attack and was hospitalized.

  • Munch's Death

    Munch's Death
    Edvard died at the age of 80 in Oslo.

  • Munch Museum

    Munch Museum
    The Munch Museum in Oslo opened its doors in 1963.

  • Auction

    Auction
    One of the four versions of "The Scream" was sold at auction for US$119,922,500