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Couples Kissing in the Park (Frise Linde)
- Original dimensions
- 171.5 x 91 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1904
Scene depicted
This painting , "Couples s'embrassant dans le parc (Frise Linde)", captures an emotional moment of tenderness between two lovers. Their embrace, set in an idyllic park, testifies to an innocent passion and delicate intimacy. The scene is a universal appeal, where love and nature intertwine, creating an atmosphere imbued with serenity and happiness.
Historical context
Created in 1904, this canvas emblematic of Edvard Munch finds its origin in Oslo, Norway. This work is at the heart of the expressionist movement, an artistic current that explores human emotions with a unique intensity. The painting is currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, where it continues to evoke the passion and vulnerability of human relationships.
Place in the artist's career
This painting represents a mature phase of Munch's career, marking a stylistic peak in his exploration of themes of love and suffering. Works like "The Scream" and "The Madonna" reveal the complex facets of the human soul, establishing a deep connection between these different compositions that testify to the evolution of his art.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once stated: "Love is a light that illuminates the shadows of the mind." It is in this quest for emotion that he drew his inspiration. Imagine a spring morning, the first light of day piercing through the foliage, revealing a couple exchanging a tender kiss, enveloping the moment in palpable sweetness.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch . Monumental projects