Kiss on the Beach
- Original dimensions
- 156 x 205 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1921
Scene depicted
In this captivating work, Munch illustrates a romantic scene on a sunlit beach. The lovers, captured in an emotional embrace, seem suspended in time, contrasting with the vast sea that surrounds them. The painting evokes the escape of a carefree love, a sweet promise in the face of the immensity of the world around them.
Historical context
Created in 1921, this iconic painting finds its origin in a tumultuous Oslo, imbued with the influence of symbolism . In this period marked by artistic and social upheavals, Edvard Munch managed to capture the essence of intimacy and human passion. The painting currently stands at the Munch Museum, where its dimensions – 156 x 205 cm – reveal the majesty of this vibrant canvas.
Place in the artist's career
Kiss on the Beach is at the heart of Munch's prolific career, marking a period of artistic maturity. Echoing works such as The Scream and The Madonna, this canvas reveals a growing mastery in the representation of human emotions. This masterpiece testifies to the evolution of his technique and his commitment to the quest for authentic artistic expression.
Anecdote
“Love is a kiss, an abyss where one falls, and the beach is its shore…” Thus might Munch have said, inspired by a gentle breeze of a morning escape by the sea. This fleeting moment, shared between two souls, resonates through the evocative power of Kiss on the Beach, where each brushstroke whispers secrets of a vivid passion.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch . Monumental projects