Flowers in a Vase
- Original dimensions
- 110 x 130 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1919
Scene depicted
In Flowers in a Vase - Edvard Munch , a dazzling floral composition captivates the gaze. The flowers, delicately arranged, vibrate with intense colors, like an ode to the ephemeral beauty of life. This painting invites the viewer to explore the depth of emotions that emanate from each petal, while suggesting a soothing intimacy.
Historical context
Created in 1919, in Oslo, in a setting marked by the search for colorful impressions and the psychology of forms, Flowers in a Vase belongs to the expressionist movement that permeates the artist. The painting is currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, where its brilliance continues to amaze visitors. Its dimensions are impressive, a format that attracts the eye and invites contemplation.
Place in the artist's career
Flowers in a Vase represents a period of maturity for Munch, where he reaches a stylistic peak, merging the essence of nature with an exploration of his own feelings. Following works such as The Scream and The Madonna , this painting reflects an undeniable evolution, both technically and emotionally.
Anecdote
“Beauty hides in simplicity.” This meaningful quote resonates with the birth of the masterpiece , probably captured one sunny morning, in the heart of his home in Ekely, where the artist immersed himself in the delicate fragrance of the flowers he painted.
Major exhibitions
Munch og Ekely: 1916-1944