Garden Window
- Original dimensions
- 61.5 x 49.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1929
Scene depicted
In the painting “Jalousie au jardin,” Munch depicts a disturbing composition where the harmony of nature violently contrasts with human feelings. A lush garden, where the vibrant green and colorful flowers retreat before the palpable tension of relationships, narrates a tumultuous love story. Each scoop of color seems to vibrate with unfinished passion, revealing a striking depth of soul.
Historical context
Created in 1929, the canvas emblematic of Munch is deeply rooted in the artistic soil of Norway of his time. Located in Oslo, at the heart of a movement of which Munch is one of the pioneers, this painting was shaped by the need to explore human emotions in their rawest form. Currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, the painting immerses you in the essence of the painter's inner reflections.
Place in the artist's career
“Jalousie au jardin” stands as a centerpiece in Munch's career, situated between his exploration of tumultuous emotions in works like “The Scream” and his search for serenity in later canvases. A perfect illustration of his artistic maturity, this painting unveils a unique understanding of humanity, while hinting at the turning points of his thought and technique.
Anecdote
“Jealousy is an infinite emotion,” Munch might have said while painting this work . Inspired one spring morning, as he stood in a secret garden, he felt the anguish of a troubled passion. This vibrant moment of emotion is captured with such intensity that the painting itself becomes a space where memories and desires intertwine.