Daniel Jacobsen
- Original dimensions
- 111.5 x 204 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
In the canvas "Daniel Jacobsen," the viewer is immersed in a scene where human emotions blend with a vibrant atmosphere. Munch plays with shapes and colors to evoke a fleeting moment, transforming this vision into a composition that captivates the eye and the mind.
Historical context
Created in 1908, this painting is emblematic of the Norwegian expressionist movement, a current that transcribes intense emotions through bold pictorial compositions. The canvas is currently housed in the Munch Museum in Oslo, a place rich in history where Munch's soul continues to live on.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once stated: "Art must be a breath of truth." Inspired by the light of a spring morning in Oslo, he captured the essence of life with his powerful brushstrokes in this work . This painting , imbued with his vision, evokes a reflection on human existence.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portretter