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Cologne's Wallraf–Richartz Museum holds 4 works by Edvard Munch (1863–1944) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Munch was a pioneering Norwegian Expressionist whose work explored anxiety, love, and death with a raw psychological intensity that profoundly influenced German Expressionism. The Scream (1893) is among the most recognised images in the history of art. The largest collection of his work is at the Munch Museum in Oslo.
Works by Edvard Munch are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
💎 Hidden GemCologne · 4 works on display
About the artist
Edvard Munch
Norwegian · Expressionism / Symbolism · 1863–1944
Munch was a pioneering Norwegian Expressionist whose work explored anxiety, love, and death with a raw psychological intensity that profoundly influenced German Expressionism. The Scream (1893) is among the most recognised images in the history of art. The largest collection of his work is at the Munch Museum in Oslo.
Key works
The ScreamMadonnaThe Dance of Life
Frequently asked questions
How many Edvard Munch paintings are on display in Cologne?
Our current data shows 4 Edvard Munch paintings on display in Cologne, spread across the Wallraf–Richartz Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Cologne has the most Edvard Munch paintings?
Wallraf–Richartz Museum holds all 4 known Edvard Munch works in Cologne.
Where else can I see Edvard Munch's paintings?
Edvard Munch's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Edvard Munch →
Planning your visit to Cologne
Cologne's art institutions cluster around the old town near the Cathedral — the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, the Ludwig Museum, and the Kolumba are all within easy walking distance. The Ludwig Museum has one of Europe's finest collections of 20th-century art. The KölnCard offers museum discounts and public transport.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.