Moonlight, Edvard Munch (1893) – Public Domain
Hidden in the shadows
Gloomy aura descends
The fog settles all around
The moon’s spotlight bares her fear
© 2018 Jason A. Muckley
For information about the Norweigan painter, Edvard Munch, and this painting, depicting the contrasts of color and light, as well as the symbolism utilized in it, please visit the Norway Nasjon Museet (National Museum)’s website here:
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