August Strindberg
- Original dimensions
- 91 x 122 cm
- Museum
- Moderna Museet
- Year
- 1892
Scene depicted
In this canvas , Munch captures the very essence of melancholy. The highly expressive composition presents a portrait of August Strindberg bathed in a halo of disturbing light. One perceives a latent tension, a reflection of the internal struggles of the artist and the writer, embodying the duality of artistic creation.
Historical context
Created in 1892, the painting "August Strindberg" is the result of an artistic era marked by Expressionism , flourishing in Norway. This canvas is currently housed at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. The dimensions of this canvas, 91 x 122 cm, make it imposing, capturing the gaze and spirit of the viewer.
Place in the artist's career
"August Strindberg" is situated at a crucial period in Munch's career. Through this canvas , the artist demonstrates an increased mastery of emotion, comparable to other works like "The Scream" and "The Madonna," each revealing a new facet of his artistic sensitivity and a progression towards a more refined psychological depth.
Anecdote
"In every face lies a story." These words of Edvard Munch resonate throughout his painting . That day, as he wandered through a Parisian café, he crossed paths with the tired gaze of a writer. The emotional shock of this encounter permeated the canvas, paying tribute to the human complexity that the artist sought to express in his work.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portretter