Kate's Pearls
- Original dimensions
- 116 x 120.5 cm
- Museum
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
Through his canvas , Munch invites us to contemplate the delicacy of pearls, a symbol of beauty and vulnerability. The work features a woman with a troubled serenity, whose expression highlights the contrast between the shimmering light of the pearls and the intensity of her emotions. The fluid forms evoke a closeness to nature and an inner environment rich in meaning.
Historical context
Created in 1913, the painting "Perles de Kate" emanates from the city of Basel, a cultural crossroads of Switzerland. Inserted in the expressionist movement, this canvas unfolds in a post-industrial context where human emotions take center stage. Today, this masterpiece is exhibited at the Kunstmuseum Basel and measures 116 by 120.5 cm.
Place in the artist's career
"Perles de Kate" occupies an essential place in the artistic trajectory of Edvard Munch . This painting marks a turning point, revealing a more introspective and accomplished style. In parallel with his previous works such as "The Scream" and "The Madonna," Munch explores themes of sensitivity through a more intimate pictorial approach.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch often said that beauty lies in the details of everyday life. During a sunny morning, a walk by the river awakened in him the inspiration for his painting . This fleeting moment, a face crossed, a soft light, brought this masterpiece to life with a gentle temporality.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portretter