Apple Tree Near the Studio
- Original dimensions
- 110 x 110 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
In Apple Tree near the Studio, Munch offers a striking vision of nature. In the foreground, the branches laden with white and pink flowers seem to vibrate under the spring breeze, while the background presents a darker and more melancholic representation of the artist's studio walls. The apple tree, the true central character of the painting, evokes beauty, fragile beauty, and memories of a contemplative life.
Historical context
Created during the year 1920, this iconic painting was born in the beautiful city of Oslo, in the heart of Norway, a country rich in a unique artistic culture. Apple Tree near the Studio is a vibrant expression of the expressionist movement, a current in which Edvard Munch left an indelible mark. The painting, which now belongs to the Munch Museum, is a testament to the artist's inner struggles and spiritual reflections, measuring 110 x 110 cm.
Place in the artist's career
Apple Tree near the Studio stands as a mature work of Munch, fitting into a period where the artist fully explores his emotions. This canvas can be paralleled with The Starry Night and The Scream, two other iconic paintings where Munch delves into human psychology. This painting demonstrates the evolution of his style, where the contrast between light and darkness becomes a more complex exploration of human feelings.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once stated: "Art is not a question of imitations, but a question of sensations." This masterpiece comes to life on a spring morning, as Munch was in his studio, inspired by the proximity of a flowering apple tree, a symbol of renewal and ephemeral beauty. This unique canvas captures the very essence of this revelation, blending soft light with the emotional complexity of the artist.
Major exhibitions
Munch og Ekely: 1916-1944