Head of a Man (Mannerkopf)
c. 1906
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179 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 179 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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 179 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Head of a Girl (Madchenkopf)
c. 1907
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Head of a Woman (Frauenkopf)
c. 1905
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The Kiss of Death (Todeskuss)
c. 1899
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Norwegian Landscape (Norwegische Landschaft)
c. 1908
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Young Prostitute
c. 1920
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The Maiden and the Heart (Das Madchen und das Herz)
c. 1896
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The Maiden and the Heart (Das Madchen und das Herz)
National Gallery of Art
c. 1896
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The Kiss
c. 1898
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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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 179 Edvard Munch paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Edvard Munch paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 179 known Edvard Munch works in Washington DC.
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 Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.