Kiss on the Coast in the Moonlight
- Original dimensions
- 100.5 x 77 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1914
Scene depicted
This canvas depicts two entwined silhouettes under a radiant moon, evoking an enchanting serenity. The waves, like whispers of fresh water, dance around them, offering an almost mystical atmosphere, where love collides with the depth of time and the sea. Munch captures the essence of human passion, placing himself at the heart of this eternal sway between art and nature.
Historical context
Created in 1914, in the vibrant urban setting of Oslo, this painting belongs to the expressionist movement, a time when emotions were at the center of art. The canvas is currently displayed at the Munch Museum, showcasing the richness of a fascinating artistic period. Its dimensions of 100.5 x 77 cm testify to a format that evokes closeness and intimacy.
Place in the artist's career
Kiss sur la côte au clair de lune represents a pivotal period in Munch's career, oscillating between his early works and impressive maturity. In parallel with works such as The Scream and The Dance of Life, this painting testifies to his emotional and technical evolution, revealing how human vulnerability and beauty are inextricable in his art.
Anecdote
“Love is like the sea, it has its tides,” could have said Edvard Munch , his electric gaze capturing the nuances of human relationships. Inspired by a sweet summer evening, he sketched this composition one day when he encountered a loving couple in the silver light of the moon. This painting thus becomes the perfect reflection of a persistent passion, a moment of endless tenderness.