Flirt in the Park
- Original dimensions
- 150.5 x 130.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1942
Scene depicted
This canvas immerses us in an intimate and romantic atmosphere. On the canvas, two figures meet under a blue sky, surrounded by the vibrant greenery of a park. The bright colors and expressive gestures of the characters capture a precious moment of flirtation, where joy and love seem suspended in time.
Historical context
Created in 1942 in the picturesque setting of Oslo, this painting is part of the expressionist movement that marked the career of Edvard Munch . His canvas , currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, reflects a time rich in artistic and cultural upheavals.
Place in the artist's career
Flirt in the Park represents a significant milestone in Munch's career, marking a period of artistic maturity. This pictorial work stands alongside his masterpieces such as The Scream and The Madonna , reflecting an evolution both technical and emotional, where the expression of feelings reaches unparalleled heights.
Anecdote
“The true essence of a work lies in the vibration of the emotions felt.” This quote resonates particularly during the genesis of Flirt in the Park . It was in a garden bathed in spring light, on an intoxicating morning, that Munch was inspired by the scene of a couple exchanging loving glances, their complicity illuminating the air with sweetness.
Major exhibitions
Munch og Ekely: 1916-1944