{"product_id":"two-floating-figures-edvard-munch","title":"Two Floating Figures - Edvard Munch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by Edvard Munch featuring two simplified figures suspended in a dark, ethereal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, titled Two Floating Figures, demonstrates the technical approach Edvard Munch applied to printmaking during the early twentieth century. Munch utilised the wood grain and the physical properties of the block to inform the final image, allowing the texture of the wood to remain visible within the printed areas. The composition features two figures suspended against a dark, void-like background. One figure is rendered in a bold, saturated red, while the other appears in a muted, ghostly blue. Their forms are simplified, lacking anatomical detail, which directs focus toward their posture and the sense of weightlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMunch often returned to themes of human isolation, desire, and the ethereal nature of existence. By stripping away environmental context, he forces the viewer to engage directly with the psychological state of the subjects. The stark contrast between the dark background and the two figures creates a sense of separation from the physical world. This print is an example of his ability to convey complex emotional states through minimal visual information. The work reflects his interest in the graphic potential of the woodcut medium, which he explored extensively throughout his career. The deliberate choice of colour and the reduction of form are characteristic of his shift toward a more subjective mode of representation. This piece remains a clear example of his graphic output, where the process of carving into the wood block informs the final aesthetic result.\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=\"\/it\/products\/de-muziek-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" 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;\"\u003eDe muziek by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/lente-gedachten-karel-petrus-cornelis-de-bazel\" 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;\"\u003eLente gedachten by Karel Petrus Cornelis de Bazel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/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":59516614738255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516614771023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59516614803791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59516614836559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59516614869327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59516614902095,"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":59516614934863,"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":59516614967631,"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":59516615000399,"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":59516615033167,"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":59516615065935,"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":59516615098703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Floating-Figures_Poster_CompositorV1_1794706307726.jpg?v=1794706346","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/two-floating-figures-edvard-munch","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}