Ebba Ridderstad
- Original dimensions
- 72.5 x 100 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1935
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work, Munch captures the very essence of femininity through the introspective gaze of Ebba Ridderstad. The painting does not merely represent a figure; it evokes an entire inner world, making palpable the emotions and thoughts of the model, suspended in time and space.
Historical context
This painting is emblematic and was created in 1935, in Oslo, a city vibrant with creativity and artistic experimentation. The painting is part of the expressionist movement, characterized by a deep exploration of human emotions and a bold use of color. Currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, this canvas of 72.5 x 100 cm stands out for its narrative and visual intensity.
Place in the artist's career
This canvas is part of a mature phase of Munch, where he develops a more nuanced approach to his characters. By comparing it to works such as "The Scream" and "The Madonna," one observes a stylistic evolution marked by an increased representation of moods and inner turmoil.
Anecdote
Munch is said to have declared: “True painting begins where words end.” It was a spring morning in Norway, among the shifting shadows of a cloudy sky, that he is said to have crossed the gaze of Ebba Ridderstad, an iconic figure of his time. This fleeting and mysterious moment fuels the emotional strength of Ebba Ridderstad , leaving in the air a scent of melancholy and beauty.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portraits