Kai Møller
- Original dimensions
- 109.5 x 129 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
This striking painting presents Kai Møller, a friend and supporter of Munch, whose portrait expresses the complexity of human emotions. Through this canvas , Munch questions identity and the vulnerability of man in the face of external turmoil, offering both a personal and universal perspective on the human condition.
Historical context
Created in 1916, the painting "Kai Møller" depicts a pivotal time in Oslo, an iconic city of Norway, marked by the turmoil of World War I. This work is rooted in the expressionist movement which, through Edvard Munch , evokes deep emotions through colors and forms. Preserved in the Munch Museum, this masterpiece can be admired in all its grandeur.
Place in the artist's career
"Kai Møller" fits into the mature period of Edvard Munch , where his style refines and strengthens. Alongside works like "The Scream" and "The Madonna," this masterpiece reveals a mastered technique and heightened introspection that characterize this crucial period of his artistic journey.
Anecdote
"Art should not seek beauty, but truth," Munch said, recalling a misty morning when he locked eyes with a man in an alley. This fleeting moment sparked the inspiration behind his painting , "Kai Møller," revealing a striking psychological depth.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portraits