Jérôme Heyerdahl
- Original dimensions
- 660 x 74 cm
- Museum
- Oslo City Hall
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
The painting “Jérôme Heyerdahl” reveals a composition that evokes curiosity and emotion. In a style that is both complex and introspective, Edvard Munch focuses on depicting human fragility in the face of the outside world. The gaze carries a depth of soul, encompassing solitude and introspection.
Historical context
This painting , created in 1917, resonates in the heart of Oslo where Edvard Munch drew his inspiration. Overwhelmed by the turmoil of World War I, the painting aligns perfectly with symbolism , an artistic movement that advocates for the expression of human emotions rather than reality. Currently exhibited at Oslo City Hall, this painting unfolds on a canvas of 660 x 74 cm, testifying to a pivotal time in modern art.
Place in the artist's career
“Jérôme Heyerdahl” is situated at a turning point in Munch's career, a period when he moves away from his preliminary style with darker hues and expressionist influences. At the same time, works like “The Scream” and “The Madonna” showcase his technical and emotional evolution, enriching his artistic and plastic vocabulary, proving that this painting is much more than just a simple canvas.
Anecdote
“The face of a man can say more than a thousand words.” In a quiet alley in Oslo, Edvard Munch is said to have contemplated the face of a dear friend, his fertile mind filling with emotions. This fleeting moment inspired the very essence of Jérôme Heyerdahl , blending nostalgia and contemplation, vital to the evocative power of this canvas .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portretter