Daniel Jacobsen
- Original dimensions
- 43.5 x 55 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
The painting presents a thoughtful, contemplative man, immersed in his reflections. Typical of Munch's style, the painting focuses on the psyche of the character, revealing a disturbing solitude amidst a vibrant world. This work echoes the anxiety and beauty of everyday life, revealing the genius of a composition that unites the gaze and the mind.
Historical context
Created in Oslo, Norway, in 1908, Daniel Jacobsen embodies the expressionist movement, a period where subjectivity and emotion took precedence over realistic representation. This painting , currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, demonstrates the psychological depth that characterizes Munch's work, while captivating the gaze of art lovers.
Place in the artist's career
Daniel Jacobsen stands as a key moment in Munch's work, testifying to an artistic maturation. The canvas accelerates a notable evolution towards a more introspective work, echoing pieces such as The Scream and The Kiss , which, although stylistically distant, share this inquiry into the human soul.
Anecdote
“Every face I meet is a mirror of human suffering.” Edvard Munch sketches this poignant approach in his masterpiece , observed during a walk through the alleys of Oslo, where a glance exchanged with a stranger awakened in him intense melancholy. This fleeting moment profoundly influenced the emotional power of Daniel Jacobsen .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portraits