I am my father's son, and I inherit his melancholy and nervo... - Edvard Munch

This quote is attributed to Edvard Munch.

"I am my father's son, and I inherit his melancholy and nervousness. I must accept this as my fate and make art from it."

Edvard Munch Family

Expressionist Painter Norwegian 1863–1944

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