The Kiss

Oil on canvas

1897

Exhibited in Infinite

Inventory number:

MM.M.00059

Catalogue raisonné

Woll M 401

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Keywords

Details

TitleKyss (NO)
The Kiss (EN)
Der Kuss (DE)

Date1897

ClassificationPaintings

Material/techniqueOil on canvas

DimensionsBilde (Image): 100 × 81,5 cm

SignedSignert n.h. «E. Munch 97» [?]

CreditThe Munch Museum

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