Harvard Art Museums receive major Edvard Munch bequest from philanthropists

artnews.com February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

Harvard Art Museums have received a significant bequest of Edvard Munch works from philanthropists Lynn and Phillip Straus. This donation includes 62 prints and two paintings, enhancing Harvard's collection of Munch's art in the U.S. A notable piece in the bequest is "Two Human Beings (The Lonely Ones)" from 1906-08, reflecting Munch's themes of alienation. The donation also features six prints from a related series and various versions of "Vampire II" and "Madonna." Over the past 40 years, the Strauses have donated 117 Munch works to Harvard and supported conservation efforts. The financial value of this latest donation has not been disclosed.


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