Edvard MunchNorwegian, 1863–1944Death in the Sickroom
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Not on view at present
Where is “Death in the Sickroom” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
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- The museum
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- Accession number
- 1954.268
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
In the life of Edvard Munch
The whole life1894
Turn to Copper Engraving
He began engraving on copper on his own, without formal training, working in etching, drypoint, and aquatint, and created many masterpieces in the medium.
1896
Meetings with Gauguin and the Symbolists in Paris
During an important stay in Paris he met Gauguin, Émile Bernard, Maurice Denis, and Symbolist poets, notably Mallarmé. At this time he turned to etching, woodcut, and lithography.
May 1896
Exhibition at the Maison de l'Art Nouveau
Siegfried Bing showed 60 of Munch's works, including "The Kiss," "The Scream," "Madonna," and "The Sick Child." The exhibition introduced the French public to the artist's work.
1898
Beginning of the Affair with Tulla Larsen
An affair began with Tulla (Mathilde) Larsen, a wealthy young Norwegian woman. Initially warm, the relationship in time began to weigh on Munch because of Tulla's ardor and possessiveness.
