Kiøsterudgården in Åsgårdstrand
- Original dimensions
- 130.5 x 100.5 cm
- Museum
- "degenerate art" collection
- Year
- 1905
Scene depicted
“Kiøsterudgården in åsgårdstrand” depicts a picturesque house, rich in history, surrounded by the simplistic and majestic beauty of Norwegian nature. Through this canvas , Munch invites us to appreciate the calm of rural life, to feel the whisper of the waves, and to see the long shadows cast by the setting sun.
Historical context
Created in 1905 in the charming village of Åsgårdstrand, this painting sits at the crossroads of symbolism and expressionism , movements of which Edvard Munch is one of the pioneers. The painting evokes memories of summer, imbued with the golden lights of the Norwegian sun. It is now preserved in the "degenerate art" collection, a testament to its troubled era.
Place in the artist's career
This painting stands as an important milestone in Munch's career, marked by a new emergence in his style. It can be compared to other iconic paintings like “The Starry Night” and “The Scream,” where the artist explores deeply human emotions with a distinctly personal technique.
Anecdote
“Every canvas I paint is a cry of the soul,” Munch reportedly said one spring morning, contemplating Kiøsterudgården. It was a magical moment, where nature, with its vibrant colors and sweet floral scent, whispered inspiration to him. This deep connection between the painter and his environment is reflected in the evocative power of this pictorial work .