At the Coffee Table
- Original dimensions
- 77.5 x 45 cm
Scene depicted
In this painting, Munch captures a scene at the café where time seems suspended. The characters, immersed in their thoughts, appear to lose contact with the outside world. The composition breathes an atmosphere of solemnity, with silhouettes blending into a space of reflection and introspection. The chosen hues accentuate the ambient melancholy, and each figure tells a story, revealing the complexities of human emotions.
Historical context
Œuvre : At the Café Table |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1883 |BRK| Musée : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 77.5 x 45 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Edvard Munch : portraits |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“At the Café Table” represents a turning point in the career of Edvard Munch , marking the transition to more personal and introspective themes. Alongside his famous “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” this canvas bears witness to a growing exploration of anxiety and solitude, offering an intimate view of man facing his demons. Each work from this period reveals a rich and complex emotional universe.
Anecdote
“Life is a dark melody, played on delicate strings.” These words, inspired by a morning walk through the rural streets of Norway, evoke the birth of this masterpiece . At the table of a café, Munch captured not only the solitude of the faces but also the sweet melancholy of a lost world, a vibrant echo of the very essence of his emotions.