History
- Original dimensions
- 200 x 89 cm
- Museum
- Stenersen Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
In "History - Edvard Munch ", we witness a poignant scene that highlights the inner struggles of the characters. The painting evokes universal themes of solitude, memory, and nostalgia, navigating through layers of meanings that intertwine in an unforgettable visual flow.
Historical context
Created in 1913, this painting was born in Oslo, Norway, in a context marked by the beginnings of the expressionist movement. The work, currently preserved at the Stenersen Museum, immersed in the whirlwind of an era where emotions break free from academic conventions, captures a powerful essence of the transition to a troubled modernity.
Place in the artist's career
"History" stands as a pivot in the career of Edvard Munch . Alongside his famous "The Scream" and "The Madonna", this painting reveals the evolution of his exploration of human feelings through each brushstroke, moving from a more figurative style to a freer emotional abstraction.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch , reflecting on his work, said: "Art is a revelation of the human soul." Inspired by the stories of lived lives, he drew from his memories of alleys traversed at dawn, thus giving birth to this touching painting. The depth of emotions he captures in this painting resonates like the thrill of a fresh breath in spring.