Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was born to Christian Munch and Laura Cathrine Bjølstad in Ådalsbruk, Norway.

Munch's mother, Laura, dies of tuberculosis, leaving a profound impact on his emotional and artistic development.

Munch enrolls in the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania (now Oslo), beginning his formal art education.

Munch and other young artists form The Kristiania Bohème, a group dedicated to artistic and cultural innovation.

Munch completes 'The Sick Child,' a groundbreaking work that marks the beginning of his Expressionist style.

Munch travels to Paris, France, to study the works of contemporary artists and absorb new artistic influences.

Munch's works are exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, gaining international recognition.

Munch holds his first solo exhibition at the Union of Berlin Artists, which causes controversy and leads to the formation of the Berlin Secession.

Munch completes 'The Scream,' one of his most famous works, which becomes an iconic symbol of Expressionism.

Munch experiences a severe mental breakdown and is admitted to a clinic in Copenhagen for treatment.

Munch returns to Norway and begins a period of relative stability and productivity in his artistic career.

Munch purchases the Ekely estate near Oslo, where he will spend the rest of his life creating and living in seclusion.

Munch donates a large collection of his works to the city of Oslo, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

Munch's works are exhibited at the Berlin National Gallery, marking a significant recognition of his artistic contributions.

The Nazi regime in Germany declares Munch's works 'degenerate art' and removes them from German museums.

Edvard Munch dies at his home in Ekely, Oslo, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential Expressionist artists.