Page "Edvard Munch" Paragraph 33

In 1896, Munch moved to Paris, where he focused on graphic representations of his " Frieze of Life " themes.

He further developed his woodcut and lithographic technique.

Munch's Self-Portrait With Skeleton Arm ( 1895 ) is done with an etching needle-and-ink method also used by Paul Klee.

Munch also produced multi-colored versions of " The Sick Child " which sold well, as well as several nudes and multiple versions of Kiss ( 1892 ) Many of the Parisian critics still considered Munch's work " violent and brutal " but his exhibitions received serious attention and good attendance.

His financial situation improved considerably and in 1897, Munch bought himself a summer house, a small fisherman's cabin built in the late 18th century, in the small town of Åsgårdstrand in Norway.

He dubbed this home the " Happy House " and returned here almost every summer for the next 20 years.