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What did Edvard Munch leave to the city of Oslo after his death?
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Edvard Munch
Photograph of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch standing in snow.
Upon his death, the Norwegian artist Edvard Munch bequeathed his entire estate to the city of Oslo. This generous legacy included all of the paintings, prints, and drawings that were in his possession at the time.1
To house and display this extensive collection, the city of Oslo erected the Munch Museum, which officially opened in 1963. While many of his finest works are held there, other significant pieces by the artist remain part of the collection at the National Gallery in Oslo.123