{"product_id":"portret-van-dr-max-asch-edvard-munch","title":"Portret van Dr. Max Asch - Edvard Munch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking drypoint and etching portrait by Edvard Munch, capturing Dr. Max Asch with expressive, rapid line work and a candid, psychological focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drypoint and etching by Edvard Munch depicts Dr. Max Asch, a physician who treated the artist during his time in Berlin. Munch, known for his psychological approach to portraiture, captures the subject with a direct, unadorned gaze. The composition focuses on the upper torso and head of the doctor, who is shown wearing spectacles and a prominent moustache, with a cigarette held between his lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunch employs a technique of rapid, directional hatching to define the form of the subject's coat and the contours of his face. The lines are sparse yet descriptive, conveying a sense of immediacy and nervous energy. By leaving much of the paper surface untouched, Munch creates a stark contrast between the dark, etched lines of the figure and the negative space of the background. This approach directs the viewer's attention to the doctor's facial features, particularly his eyes, which appear weary yet observant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his more colourful paintings, this print relies on the tonal qualities of ink on paper to convey mood. The work reflects the artist's interest in the graphic arts, a medium he utilised throughout his career to explore themes of human fragility and social interaction. The portrait does not attempt to idealise the subject; instead, it presents a candid, almost clinical observation of a man in a moment of quiet contemplation. The technical execution, characterised by the rough, scratchy quality of the drypoint needle, aligns with the aesthetic of early twentieth-century European printmaking, where the artist's hand remains visible in every mark. This print provides a glimpse into the personal circle of the artist, documenting the individuals who populated his life in the German capital at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-antonin-proust-auguste-rodin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Antonin Proust by Auguste Rodin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/dr-bauer-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDr. Bauer by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/edvard-munch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdvard Munch prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edvard Munch","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516615197007,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516615229775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516615262543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516615295311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516615328079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516615360847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516615393615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516615426383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516615459151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516615491919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516615524687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516615557455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Dr_Poster_CompositorV1_1794706310224.jpg?v=1794706358","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portret-van-dr-max-asch-edvard-munch","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}