Group of Horses in the Snow
- Original dimensions
- 181 x 134 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1923
Scene depicted
This painting depicts a group of majestic horses struggling against the elements in a snowy landscape. Munch uses the power of the animals to symbolize wildlife facing the rigors of nature, an allegory of human struggle against adversities. The silhouettes of the horses stand out against a background of pristine white, where the snow mingles with raw emotion, making this painting an unforgettable pictorial work.
Historical context
Created in 1923, this painting is emblematic of the Norwegian period of the famous artist Edvard Munch . The painting, displayed at the Munch Museum in Oslo, remains imbued with the energy of the Scandinavian region, at a time when expressionism was opposing academic conventions to give voice to human emotions. The canvas of 181 x 134 cm immerses us in a winter landscape, capturing the raw beauty of nature.
Place in the artist's career
Ranked among Munch's major achievements, the painting "Group of Horses in the Snow" marks a crucial step in his exploration of nature and the expression of emotions. Compared to works such as "The Scream" and "The Madonna," this masterpiece illustrates the artist's stylistic maturation as well as his bold incursion into deep emotional territories.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once said: "Nature does not simply show what it is, it calls us to feel." This quote resonates powerfully in the masterpiece that is the painting "Group of Horses in the Snow." Inspired by a silent morning, where snowflakes seemed to dance in the crisp air, he transcribed the soul of this fleeting moment, infusing the audience with a deep emotional resonance.
Major exhibitions
Munch og Ekely: 1916-1944