Woman. Sphinx

Oil on canvas

1894

Inventory number:

MM.M.00057

Catalogue raisonné

Woll M 361

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Details

TitleKvinnen. Sfinx (NO)
Woman. Sphinx (EN)
Die Frau. Sphinx (DE)

Date1894

ClassificationPaintings

Material/techniqueOil on canvas

DimensionsBilde (Image): 72,5 × 100,5 cm

SignedUsignert

CreditThe Munch Museum

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