Life: Left Side
- Original dimensions
- 146.5 x 134.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1910
Scene depicted
The captivating scene of Life: left part depicts the cycle of life in all its beauty and complexity. With human silhouettes moving slowly, raw emotion manifests through colors and shapes, transporting the viewer into a deep contemplation of the joys and sorrows of existence.
Historical context
Created in 1910 in Oslo, this painting emanates from a tumultuous time, at the height of the expressionist movement. With remarkable emotional intensity, it fits into an artistic journey where Edvard Munch explores the depths of the human soul. The canvas is currently visible at the Munch Museum, a place steeped in history where the echoes of an era resonate.
Place in the artist's career
Life: left part stands at a crossroads in Munch's career. After works such as The Scream and Madonna , this canvas embodies a period of maturation where the artist sharpens his visual language. As a stylistic peak, it evokes emotions similar to those present in The Frieze of Life .
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once declared: "The painting is the depth of the soul." It was in an alley in Oslo, on a sunny morning, that he encountered a face imbued with poignant melancholy, a significant meeting that would nourish the evocative power of Life: left part .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch . Monumental projects